Finding the Third Proportional to 455,670 and 679,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,670 and 679,809 is: 1,014,199.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,670 : 679,809 = 679,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,670/679,809 = 679,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,670x = 679,809 × 679,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,670x = 462,140,276,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,140,276,481/455,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,199.48
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