Finding the Third Proportional to 450,900 and 696,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,900 and 696,195 is: 1,074,933.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,900 : 696,195 = 696,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,900/696,195 = 696,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,900x = 696,195 × 696,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,900x = 484,687,478,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,687,478,025/450,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,933.42
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