Finding the Third Proportional to 462,737 and 699,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,737 and 699,933 is: 1,058,714.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,737 : 699,933 = 699,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,737/699,933 = 699,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,737x = 699,933 × 699,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,737x = 489,906,204,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,906,204,489/462,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,714.14
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