Finding the Third Proportional to 459,252 and 675,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,252 and 675,270 is: 992,896.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,252 : 675,270 = 675,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,252/675,270 = 675,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,252x = 675,270 × 675,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,252x = 455,989,572,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,989,572,900/459,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,896.22
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