Finding the Third Proportional to 458,047 and 673,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,047 and 673,387 is: 989,964.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,047 : 673,387 = 673,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,047/673,387 = 673,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,047x = 673,387 × 673,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,047x = 453,450,051,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,450,051,769/458,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,964.03
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