Finding the Third Proportional to 463,140 and 692,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,140 and 692,764 is: 1,036,235.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,140 : 692,764 = 692,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,140/692,764 = 692,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,140x = 692,764 × 692,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,140x = 479,921,959,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,921,959,696/463,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,235.18
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