Finding the Third Proportional to 468,149 and 707,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,149 and 707,143 is: 1,068,145.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,149 : 707,143 = 707,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,149/707,143 = 707,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,149x = 707,143 × 707,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,149x = 500,051,222,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,051,222,449/468,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,145.45
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