Finding the Third Proportional to 464,947 and 710,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,947 and 710,758 is: 1,086,525.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,947 : 710,758 = 710,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,947/710,758 = 710,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,947x = 710,758 × 710,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,947x = 505,176,934,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,176,934,564/464,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,525.85
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