Finding the Third Proportional to 453,330 and 635,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,330 and 635,472 is: 890,796.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,330 : 635,472 = 635,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,330/635,472 = 635,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,330x = 635,472 × 635,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,330x = 403,824,662,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,824,662,784/453,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,796.25
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