Finding the Third Proportional to 452,536 and 670,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,536 and 670,975 is: 994,854.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,536 : 670,975 = 670,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,536/670,975 = 670,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,536x = 670,975 × 670,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,536x = 450,207,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,207,450,625/452,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,854.44
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