Finding the Third Proportional to 464,557 and 654,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,557 and 654,220 is: 921,316.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,557 : 654,220 = 654,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,557/654,220 = 654,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,557x = 654,220 × 654,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,557x = 428,003,808,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,003,808,400/464,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,316.02
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