Finding the Third Proportional to 459,552 and 673,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,552 and 673,308 is: 986,490.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,552 : 673,308 = 673,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,552/673,308 = 673,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,552x = 673,308 × 673,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,552x = 453,343,662,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,343,662,864/459,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,490.46
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