Finding the Third Proportional to 463,272 and 690,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,272 and 690,859 is: 1,030,250.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,272 : 690,859 = 690,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,272/690,859 = 690,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,272x = 690,859 × 690,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,272x = 477,286,157,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,286,157,881/463,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,030,250.39
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