Finding the Third Proportional to 450,732 and 674,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,732 and 674,688 is: 1,009,921.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,732 : 674,688 = 674,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,732/674,688 = 674,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,732x = 674,688 × 674,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,732x = 455,203,897,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,203,897,344/450,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,921.41
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