Finding the Third Proportional to 458,784 and 674,788.22
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,784 and 674,788.22 is: 992,491.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,784 : 674,788.22 = 674,788.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,784/674,788.22 = 674,788.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,784x = 674,788.22 × 674,788.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,784x = 455,339,140,163.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,339,140,163.80/458,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,491.33
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