Finding the Third Proportional to 507,668 and 673,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,668 and 673,883 is: 894,518.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,668 : 673,883 = 673,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,668/673,883 = 673,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,668x = 673,883 × 673,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,668x = 454,118,297,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,118,297,689/507,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,518.26
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