Finding the Third Proportional to 465,680 and 711,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,680 and 711,886 is: 1,088,261.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,680 : 711,886 = 711,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,680/711,886 = 711,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,680x = 711,886 × 711,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,680x = 506,781,676,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,781,676,996/465,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,261.63
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