Finding the Third Proportional to 454,598 and 681,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,598 and 681,898 is: 1,022,848.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,598 : 681,898 = 681,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,598/681,898 = 681,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,598x = 681,898 × 681,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,598x = 464,984,882,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,984,882,404/454,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,848.50
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