Finding the Third Proportional to 455,340 and 684,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,340 and 684,477 is: 1,028,920.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,340 : 684,477 = 684,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,340/684,477 = 684,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,340x = 684,477 × 684,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,340x = 468,508,763,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,508,763,529/455,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,920.73
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