Finding the Third Proportional to 463,571 and 717,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,571 and 717,408 is: 1,110,238.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,571 : 717,408 = 717,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,571/717,408 = 717,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,571x = 717,408 × 717,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,571x = 514,674,238,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,674,238,464/463,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,238.21
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