Finding the Third Proportional to 451,998 and 613,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,998 and 613,871 is: 833,715.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,998 : 613,871 = 613,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,998/613,871 = 613,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,998x = 613,871 × 613,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,998x = 376,837,604,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,837,604,641/451,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,715.20
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