Finding the Third Proportional to 476,604 and 698,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,604 and 698,868 is: 1,024,784.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,604 : 698,868 = 698,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,604/698,868 = 698,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,604x = 698,868 × 698,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,604x = 488,416,481,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,416,481,424/476,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,784.69
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