Finding the Third Proportional to 459,478 and 671,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,478 and 671,395 is: 981,050.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,478 : 671,395 = 671,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,478/671,395 = 671,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,478x = 671,395 × 671,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,478x = 450,771,246,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,771,246,025/459,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,050.77
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