Finding the Third Proportional to 455,328 and 668,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,328 and 668,229 is: 980,677.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,328 : 668,229 = 668,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,328/668,229 = 668,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,328x = 668,229 × 668,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,328x = 446,529,996,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,529,996,441/455,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,677.66
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