Finding the Third Proportional to 335,408 and 455,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,408 and 455,752 is: 619,275.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,408 : 455,752 = 455,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,408/455,752 = 455,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,408x = 455,752 × 455,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,408x = 207,709,885,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,709,885,504/335,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,275.29
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