Finding the Third Proportional to 466,539 and 699,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,539 and 699,687 is: 1,049,348.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,539 : 699,687 = 699,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,539/699,687 = 699,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,539x = 699,687 × 699,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,539x = 489,561,897,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,561,897,969/466,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,348.28
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