Finding the Third Proportional to 454,596 and 681,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,596 and 681,894 is: 1,022,841
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,596 : 681,894 = 681,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,596/681,894 = 681,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,596x = 681,894 × 681,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,596x = 464,979,427,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,979,427,236/454,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,841
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