Finding the Third Proportional to 455,312 and 668,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,312 and 668,206 is: 980,644.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,312 : 668,206 = 668,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,312/668,206 = 668,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,312x = 668,206 × 668,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,312x = 446,499,258,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,499,258,436/455,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,644.61
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