Finding the Third Proportional to 458,894 and 674,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,894 and 674,835 is: 992,391.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,894 : 674,835 = 674,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,894/674,835 = 674,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,894x = 674,835 × 674,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,894x = 455,402,277,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,402,277,225/458,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,391.00
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