Finding the Third Proportional to 463,479 and 620,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,479 and 620,766 is: 831,430.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,479 : 620,766 = 620,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,479/620,766 = 620,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,479x = 620,766 × 620,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,479x = 385,350,426,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,350,426,756/463,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,430.18
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