Finding the Third Proportional to 455,477 and 648,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,477 and 648,837 is: 924,282.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,477 : 648,837 = 648,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,477/648,837 = 648,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,477x = 648,837 × 648,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,477x = 420,989,452,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,989,452,569/455,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,282.57
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