Finding the Third Proportional to 465,008 and 718,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,008 and 718,248 is: 1,109,400.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,008 : 718,248 = 718,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,008/718,248 = 718,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,008x = 718,248 × 718,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,008x = 515,880,189,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,880,189,504/465,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,400.68
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