Finding the Third Proportional to 454,580 and 681,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,580 and 681,870 is: 1,022,805
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,580 : 681,870 = 681,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,580/681,870 = 681,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,580x = 681,870 × 681,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,580x = 464,946,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,946,696,900/454,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,805
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