Finding the Third Proportional to 464,410 and 653,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,410 and 653,992 is: 920,965.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,410 : 653,992 = 653,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,410/653,992 = 653,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,410x = 653,992 × 653,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,410x = 427,705,536,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,705,536,064/464,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,965.39
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