Finding the Third Proportional to 454,466 and 702,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,466 and 702,975 is: 1,087,372.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,466 : 702,975 = 702,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,466/702,975 = 702,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,466x = 702,975 × 702,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,466x = 494,173,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,173,850,625/454,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,087,372.54
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