Finding the Third Proportional to 462,634 and 693,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,634 and 693,957 is: 1,040,944.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,634 : 693,957 = 693,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,634/693,957 = 693,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,634x = 693,957 × 693,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,634x = 481,576,317,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,576,317,849/462,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,944.50
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