Finding the Third Proportional to 455,280 and 684,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,280 and 684,378 is: 1,028,758.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,280 : 684,378 = 684,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,280/684,378 = 684,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,280x = 684,378 × 684,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,280x = 468,373,246,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,373,246,884/455,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,758.67
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