Finding the Third Proportional to 455,469 and 648,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,469 and 648,825 is: 924,264.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,469 : 648,825 = 648,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,469/648,825 = 648,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,469x = 648,825 × 648,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,469x = 420,973,880,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,973,880,625/455,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,264.62
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