Finding the Third Proportional to 466,274 and 708,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,274 and 708,519 is: 1,076,618.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,274 : 708,519 = 708,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,274/708,519 = 708,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,274x = 708,519 × 708,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,274x = 501,999,173,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,999,173,361/466,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,076,618.41
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