Finding the Third Proportional to 453,498 and 707,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,498 and 707,817 is: 1,104,756.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,498 : 707,817 = 707,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,498/707,817 = 707,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,498x = 707,817 × 707,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,498x = 501,004,905,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,004,905,489/453,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,756.59
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