Finding the Third Proportional to 455,323 and 657,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,323 and 657,811 is: 950,348.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,323 : 657,811 = 657,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,323/657,811 = 657,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,323x = 657,811 × 657,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,323x = 432,715,311,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,715,311,721/455,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,348.02
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