Finding the Third Proportional to 455,268 and 655,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,268 and 655,782 is: 944,608.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,268 : 655,782 = 655,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,268/655,782 = 655,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,268x = 655,782 × 655,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,268x = 430,050,031,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,050,031,524/455,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,608.52
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