Finding the Third Proportional to 463,574 and 717,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,574 and 717,412 is: 1,110,243.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,574 : 717,412 = 717,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,574/717,412 = 717,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,574x = 717,412 × 717,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,574x = 514,679,977,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,679,977,744/463,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,243.41
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