Finding the Third Proportional to 449,338 and 675,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,338 and 675,831 is: 1,016,489.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,338 : 675,831 = 675,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,338/675,831 = 675,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,338x = 675,831 × 675,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,338x = 456,747,540,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,747,540,561/449,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,489.90
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