Finding the Third Proportional to 467,321 and 700,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,321 and 700,189 is: 1,049,096.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,321 : 700,189 = 700,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,321/700,189 = 700,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,321x = 700,189 × 700,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,321x = 490,264,635,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,264,635,721/467,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,096.09
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