Finding the Third Proportional to 457,952 and 673,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,952 and 673,677 is: 991,022.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,952 : 673,677 = 673,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,952/673,677 = 673,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,952x = 673,677 × 673,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,952x = 453,840,700,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,840,700,329/457,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,022.42
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