Finding the Third Proportional to 465,214 and 670,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,214 and 670,712 is: 966,984.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,214 : 670,712 = 670,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,214/670,712 = 670,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,214x = 670,712 × 670,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,214x = 449,854,586,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,854,586,944/465,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,984.20
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