Finding the Third Proportional to 468,279 and 700,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,279 and 700,539.75 is: 1,047,999.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,279 : 700,539.75 = 700,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,279/700,539.75 = 700,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,279x = 700,539.75 × 700,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,279x = 490,755,941,330.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,755,941,330.06/468,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,999.04
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