Finding the Third Proportional to 455,826 and 707,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 455,826 and 707,631 is: 1,098,536.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,826 : 707,631 = 707,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,826/707,631 = 707,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,826x = 707,631 × 707,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,826x = 500,741,632,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,741,632,161/455,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,536.79
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