Finding the Third Proportional to 465,000 and 700,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,000 and 700,920 is: 1,056,535.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,000 : 700,920 = 700,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,000/700,920 = 700,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,000x = 700,920 × 700,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,000x = 491,288,846,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,288,846,400/465,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,535.15
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