Finding the Third Proportional to 455,307 and 668,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,307 and 668,199 is: 980,634.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,307 : 668,199 = 668,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,307/668,199 = 668,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,307x = 668,199 × 668,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,307x = 446,489,903,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,489,903,601/455,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,634.83
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