Finding the Third Proportional to 452,741 and 612,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,741 and 612,679 is: 829,117.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,741 : 612,679 = 612,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,741/612,679 = 612,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,741x = 612,679 × 612,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,741x = 375,375,557,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,375,557,041/452,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,117.66
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