Finding the Third Proportional to 464,558 and 703,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,558 and 703,251 is: 1,064,586.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,558 : 703,251 = 703,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,558/703,251 = 703,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,558x = 703,251 × 703,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,558x = 494,561,969,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,561,969,001/464,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,586.06
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