Finding the Third Proportional to 337,852 and 455,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,852 and 455,064 is: 612,940.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,852 : 455,064 = 455,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,852/455,064 = 455,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,852x = 455,064 × 455,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,852x = 207,083,244,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,083,244,096/337,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,940.71
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