Finding the Third Proportional to 452,532 and 670,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,532 and 670,970 is: 994,848.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,532 : 670,970 = 670,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,532/670,970 = 670,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,532x = 670,970 × 670,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,532x = 450,200,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,200,740,900/452,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,848.41
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