Finding the Third Proportional to 453,490 and 655,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,490 and 655,554 is: 947,652.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,490 : 655,554 = 655,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,490/655,554 = 655,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,490x = 655,554 × 655,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,490x = 429,751,046,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,751,046,916/453,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,652.75
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