Finding the Third Proportional to 454,693 and 632,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,693 and 632,208 is: 879,025.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,693 : 632,208 = 632,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,693/632,208 = 632,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,693x = 632,208 × 632,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,693x = 399,686,955,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,686,955,264/454,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,025.97
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