Finding the Third Proportional to 452,534 and 670,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,534 and 670,973 is: 994,852.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,534 : 670,973 = 670,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,534/670,973 = 670,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,534x = 670,973 × 670,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,534x = 450,204,766,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,204,766,729/452,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,852.91
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