Finding the Third Proportional to 461,704 and 693,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,704 and 693,892 is: 1,042,845.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,704 : 693,892 = 693,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,704/693,892 = 693,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,704x = 693,892 × 693,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,704x = 481,486,107,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,486,107,664/461,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,845.87
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