Finding the Third Proportional to 453,260 and 679,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,260 and 679,890 is: 1,019,835
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,260 : 679,890 = 679,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,260/679,890 = 679,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,260x = 679,890 × 679,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,260x = 462,250,412,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,250,412,100/453,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,835
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