Finding the Third Proportional to 464,584 and 654,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,584 and 654,258 is: 921,369.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,584 : 654,258 = 654,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,584/654,258 = 654,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,584x = 654,258 × 654,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,584x = 428,053,530,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,053,530,564/464,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,369.51
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