Finding the Third Proportional to 450,572 and 629,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,572 and 629,929 is: 880,681.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,572 : 629,929 = 629,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,572/629,929 = 629,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,572x = 629,929 × 629,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,572x = 396,810,545,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,810,545,041/450,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,681.77
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