Finding the Third Proportional to 450,016 and 657,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,016 and 657,253 is: 959,924.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,016 : 657,253 = 657,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,016/657,253 = 657,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,016x = 657,253 × 657,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,016x = 431,981,506,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,981,506,009/450,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,924.77
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