Finding the Third Proportional to 468,153 and 707,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,153 and 707,148 is: 1,068,151.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,153 : 707,148 = 707,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,153/707,148 = 707,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,153x = 707,148 × 707,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,153x = 500,058,293,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,058,293,904/468,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,151.42
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