Finding the Third Proportional to 462,993 and 614,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,993 and 614,493 is: 815,566.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,993 : 614,493 = 614,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,993/614,493 = 614,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,993x = 614,493 × 614,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,993x = 377,601,647,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,601,647,049/462,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,566.64
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