Finding the Third Proportional to 455,248 and 655,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,248 and 655,755 is: 944,572.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,248 : 655,755 = 655,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,248/655,755 = 655,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,248x = 655,755 × 655,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,248x = 430,014,620,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,014,620,025/455,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,572.23
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