Finding the Third Proportional to 464,564 and 654,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,564 and 654,228 is: 921,324.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,564 : 654,228 = 654,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,564/654,228 = 654,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,564x = 654,228 × 654,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,564x = 428,014,275,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,014,275,984/464,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,324.67
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