Finding the Third Proportional to 451,631 and 699,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,631 and 699,072 is: 1,082,081.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,631 : 699,072 = 699,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,631/699,072 = 699,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,631x = 699,072 × 699,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,631x = 488,701,661,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,701,661,184/451,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,081.75
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