Finding the Third Proportional to 466,217 and 696,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,217 and 696,449 is: 1,040,376.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,217 : 696,449 = 696,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,217/696,449 = 696,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,217x = 696,449 × 696,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,217x = 485,041,209,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,041,209,601/466,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,376.50
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