Finding the Third Proportional to 496,596 and 670,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,596 and 670,674 is: 905,773.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,596 : 670,674 = 670,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,596/670,674 = 670,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,596x = 670,674 × 670,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,596x = 449,803,614,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,803,614,276/496,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,773.74
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