Finding the Third Proportional to 450,318 and 684,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,318 and 684,756 is: 1,041,243.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,318 : 684,756 = 684,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,318/684,756 = 684,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,318x = 684,756 × 684,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,318x = 468,890,779,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,890,779,536/450,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,243.70
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