Finding the Third Proportional to 455,766 and 707,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,766 and 707,541 is: 1,098,401.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,766 : 707,541 = 707,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,766/707,541 = 707,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,766x = 707,541 × 707,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,766x = 500,614,266,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,614,266,681/455,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,401.96
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