Finding the Third Proportional to 320,564 and 455,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,564 and 455,644 is: 647,644.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,564 : 455,644 = 455,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,564/455,644 = 455,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,564x = 455,644 × 455,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,564x = 207,611,454,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,611,454,736/320,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,644.32
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