Finding the Third Proportional to 464,524 and 654,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,524 and 654,145 is: 921,170.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,524 : 654,145 = 654,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,524/654,145 = 654,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,524x = 654,145 × 654,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,524x = 427,905,681,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,905,681,025/464,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,170.23
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