Finding the Third Proportional to 458,708 and 674,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,708 and 674,546 is: 991,943.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,708 : 674,546 = 674,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,708/674,546 = 674,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,708x = 674,546 × 674,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,708x = 455,012,306,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,012,306,116/458,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,943.25
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