Finding the Third Proportional to 455,150 and 655,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,150 and 655,615 is: 944,372.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,150 : 655,615 = 655,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,150/655,615 = 655,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,150x = 655,615 × 655,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,150x = 429,831,028,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,831,028,225/455,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,372.25
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