Finding the Third Proportional to 455,319 and 657,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,319 and 657,804 is: 950,336.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,319 : 657,804 = 657,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,319/657,804 = 657,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,319x = 657,804 × 657,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,319x = 432,706,102,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,706,102,416/455,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,336.14
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