Finding the Third Proportional to 454,572 and 681,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,572 and 681,858 is: 1,022,787
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,572 : 681,858 = 681,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,572/681,858 = 681,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,572x = 681,858 × 681,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,572x = 464,930,332,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,930,332,164/454,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,787
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