Finding the Third Proportional to 465,004 and 658,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,004 and 658,161 is: 931,553.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,004 : 658,161 = 658,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,004/658,161 = 658,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,004x = 658,161 × 658,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,004x = 433,175,901,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,175,901,921/465,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,553.07
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