Finding the Third Proportional to 455,333 and 668,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,333 and 668,237 is: 980,690.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,333 : 668,237 = 668,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,333/668,237 = 668,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,333x = 668,237 × 668,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,333x = 446,540,688,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,540,688,169/455,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,690.37
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