Finding the Third Proportional to 479,674 and 692,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,674 and 692,991 is: 1,001,172.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,674 : 692,991 = 692,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,674/692,991 = 692,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,674x = 692,991 × 692,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,674x = 480,236,526,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,236,526,081/479,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,172.73
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