Finding the Third Proportional to 466,339 and 713,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,339 and 713,036 is: 1,090,237.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,339 : 713,036 = 713,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,339/713,036 = 713,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,339x = 713,036 × 713,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,339x = 508,420,337,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,420,337,296/466,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,237.65
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