Finding the Third Proportional to 455,326 and 668,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,326 and 668,226 is: 980,673.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,326 : 668,226 = 668,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,326/668,226 = 668,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,326x = 668,226 × 668,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,326x = 446,525,987,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,525,987,076/455,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,673.16
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