Finding the Third Proportional to 466,185 and 658,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,185 and 658,017 is: 928,786.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,185 : 658,017 = 658,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,185/658,017 = 658,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,185x = 658,017 × 658,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,185x = 432,986,372,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,986,372,289/466,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,786.58
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