Finding the Third Proportional to 464,392 and 708,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,392 and 708,599 is: 1,081,225.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,392 : 708,599 = 708,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,392/708,599 = 708,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,392x = 708,599 × 708,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,392x = 502,112,542,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,112,542,801/464,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081,225.65
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