Finding the Third Proportional to 335,280 and 455,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,280 and 455,616 is: 619,142.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,280 : 455,616 = 455,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,280/455,616 = 455,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,280x = 455,616 × 455,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,280x = 207,585,939,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,585,939,456/335,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,142.03
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