Finding the Third Proportional to 449,738 and 683,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,738 and 683,814 is: 1,039,719.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,738 : 683,814 = 683,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,738/683,814 = 683,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,738x = 683,814 × 683,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,738x = 467,601,586,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,601,586,596/449,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,719.98
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