Finding the Third Proportional to 451,244 and 676,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,244 and 676,954 is: 1,015,563.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,244 : 676,954 = 676,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,244/676,954 = 676,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,244x = 676,954 × 676,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,244x = 458,266,718,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,266,718,116/451,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,563.02
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