Finding the Third Proportional to 457,978 and 670,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,978 and 670,560 is: 981,817.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,978 : 670,560 = 670,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,978/670,560 = 670,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,978x = 670,560 × 670,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,978x = 449,650,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,650,713,600/457,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,817.28
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