Finding the Third Proportional to 462,920 and 699,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,920 and 699,296 is: 1,056,370.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,920 : 699,296 = 699,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,920/699,296 = 699,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,920x = 699,296 × 699,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,920x = 489,014,895,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,014,895,616/462,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,370.21
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