Finding the Third Proportional to 461,796 and 694,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,796 and 694,038 is: 1,043,076.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,796 : 694,038 = 694,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,796/694,038 = 694,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,796x = 694,038 × 694,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,796x = 481,688,745,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,688,745,444/461,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,076.91
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