Finding the Third Proportional to 462,240 and 710,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,240 and 710,181 is: 1,091,115.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,240 : 710,181 = 710,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,240/710,181 = 710,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,240x = 710,181 × 710,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,240x = 504,357,052,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,357,052,761/462,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,115.12
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