Finding the Third Proportional to 450,534 and 674,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,534 and 674,459 is: 1,009,679.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,534 : 674,459 = 674,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,534/674,459 = 674,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,534x = 674,459 × 674,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,534x = 454,894,942,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,894,942,681/450,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,679.50
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