Finding the Third Proportional to 507,662 and 673,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,662 and 673,874 is: 894,504.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,662 : 673,874 = 673,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,662/673,874 = 673,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,662x = 673,874 × 673,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,662x = 454,106,167,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,106,167,876/507,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,504.94
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