Finding the Third Proportional to 468,658 and 709,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,658 and 709,553 is: 1,074,270.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,658 : 709,553 = 709,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,658/709,553 = 709,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,658x = 709,553 × 709,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,658x = 503,465,459,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,465,459,809/468,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,270.49
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