Finding the Third Proportional to 450,756 and 701,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,756 and 701,973 is: 1,093,199.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,756 : 701,973 = 701,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,756/701,973 = 701,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,756x = 701,973 × 701,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,756x = 492,766,092,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,766,092,729/450,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,199.19
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