Finding the Third Proportional to 454,690 and 679,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,690 and 679,227 is: 1,014,645.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,690 : 679,227 = 679,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,690/679,227 = 679,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,690x = 679,227 × 679,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,690x = 461,349,317,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,349,317,529/454,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,645.84
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