Finding the Third Proportional to 466,956 and 713,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,956 and 713,990 is: 1,091,712.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,956 : 713,990 = 713,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,956/713,990 = 713,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,956x = 713,990 × 713,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,956x = 509,781,720,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,781,720,100/466,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,712.54
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