Finding the Third Proportional to 451,595 and 664,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,595 and 664,918 is: 979,009.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,595 : 664,918 = 664,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,595/664,918 = 664,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,595x = 664,918 × 664,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,595x = 442,115,946,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,115,946,724/451,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,009.84
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