Finding the Third Proportional to 459,476 and 671,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,476 and 671,392 is: 981,046.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,476 : 671,392 = 671,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,476/671,392 = 671,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,476x = 671,392 × 671,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,476x = 450,767,217,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,767,217,664/459,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,046.27
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