Finding the Third Proportional to 463,160 and 703,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,160 and 703,731 is: 1,069,257.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,160 : 703,731 = 703,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,160/703,731 = 703,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,160x = 703,731 × 703,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,160x = 495,237,320,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,237,320,361/463,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,257.54
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