Finding the Third Proportional to 454,612 and 681,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,612 and 681,918 is: 1,022,877
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,612 : 681,918 = 681,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,612/681,918 = 681,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,612x = 681,918 × 681,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,612x = 465,012,158,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,012,158,724/454,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,877
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