Finding the Third Proportional to 452,790 and 612,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,790 and 612,755 is: 829,233.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,790 : 612,755 = 612,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,790/612,755 = 612,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,790x = 612,755 × 612,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,790x = 375,468,690,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,468,690,025/452,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,233.62
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