Finding the Third Proportional to 461,706 and 693,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,706 and 693,897 is: 1,042,856.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,706 : 693,897 = 693,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,706/693,897 = 693,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,706x = 693,897 × 693,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,706x = 481,493,046,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,493,046,609/461,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,856.38
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