Finding the Third Proportional to 459,380 and 673,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,380 and 673,491 is: 987,396.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,380 : 673,491 = 673,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,380/673,491 = 673,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,380x = 673,491 × 673,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,380x = 453,590,127,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,590,127,081/459,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,396.33
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