Finding the Third Proportional to 459,292 and 670,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,292 and 670,788 is: 979,674.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,292 : 670,788 = 670,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,292/670,788 = 670,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,292x = 670,788 × 670,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,292x = 449,956,540,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,956,540,944/459,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,674.24
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