Finding the Third Proportional to 464,994 and 658,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,994 and 658,146 is: 931,530.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,994 : 658,146 = 658,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,994/658,146 = 658,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,994x = 658,146 × 658,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,994x = 433,156,157,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,156,157,316/464,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,530.64
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