Finding the Third Proportional to 454,704 and 679,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,704 and 679,244 is: 1,014,665.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,704 : 679,244 = 679,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,704/679,244 = 679,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,704x = 679,244 × 679,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,704x = 461,372,411,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,372,411,536/454,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,665.39
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