Finding the Third Proportional to 469,488 and 702,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,488 and 702,432 is: 1,050,954.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,488 : 702,432 = 702,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,488/702,432 = 702,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,488x = 702,432 × 702,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,488x = 493,410,714,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,410,714,624/469,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,954.90
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