Finding the Third Proportional to 456,461 and 605,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,461 and 605,815 is: 804,037.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,461 : 605,815 = 605,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,461/605,815 = 605,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,461x = 605,815 × 605,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,461x = 367,011,814,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,011,814,225/456,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,037.62
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