Finding the Third Proportional to 455,318 and 668,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,318 and 668,215 is: 980,658.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,318 : 668,215 = 668,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,318/668,215 = 668,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,318x = 668,215 × 668,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,318x = 446,511,286,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,511,286,225/455,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,658.10
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