Finding the Third Proportional to 451,488 and 675,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,488 and 675,021 is: 1,009,225.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,488 : 675,021 = 675,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,488/675,021 = 675,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,488x = 675,021 × 675,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,488x = 455,653,350,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,653,350,441/451,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,225.83
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