Finding the Third Proportional to 455,346 and 731,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,346 and 731,619 is: 1,175,515.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,346 : 731,619 = 731,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,346/731,619 = 731,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,346x = 731,619 × 731,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,346x = 535,266,361,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,266,361,161/455,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,515.68
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