Finding the Third Proportional to 451,996 and 613,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,996 and 613,868 is: 833,710.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,996 : 613,868 = 613,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,996/613,868 = 613,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,996x = 613,868 × 613,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,996x = 376,833,921,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,833,921,424/451,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,710.74
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