Finding the Third Proportional to 455,455 and 680,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,455 and 680,673 is: 1,017,259.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,455 : 680,673 = 680,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,455/680,673 = 680,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,455x = 680,673 × 680,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,455x = 463,315,732,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,315,732,929/455,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,259.08
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