Finding the Third Proportional to 467,922 and 698,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,922 and 698,760 is: 1,043,476.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,922 : 698,760 = 698,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,922/698,760 = 698,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,922x = 698,760 × 698,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,922x = 488,265,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,265,537,600/467,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,476.34
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