Finding the Third Proportional to 476,610 and 698,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,610 and 698,877 is: 1,024,798.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,610 : 698,877 = 698,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,610/698,877 = 698,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,610x = 698,877 × 698,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,610x = 488,429,061,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,429,061,129/476,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,798.18
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