Finding the Third Proportional to 465,554 and 711,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,554 and 711,855 is: 1,088,461.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,554 : 711,855 = 711,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,554/711,855 = 711,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,554x = 711,855 × 711,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,554x = 506,737,541,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,737,541,025/465,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,461.36
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