Finding the Third Proportional to 454,886 and 713,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,886 and 713,493 is: 1,119,120.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,886 : 713,493 = 713,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,886/713,493 = 713,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,886x = 713,493 × 713,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,886x = 509,072,261,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,072,261,049/454,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,120.53
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