Finding the Third Proportional to 476,616 and 698,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,616 and 698,884 is: 1,024,805.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,616 : 698,884 = 698,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,616/698,884 = 698,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,616x = 698,884 × 698,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,616x = 488,438,845,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,438,845,456/476,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,805.81
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