Finding the Third Proportional to 453,705 and 696,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,705 and 696,420 is: 1,068,978.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,705 : 696,420 = 696,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,705/696,420 = 696,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,705x = 696,420 × 696,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,705x = 485,000,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,000,816,400/453,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,978.34
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