Finding the Third Proportional to 458,555 and 611,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,555 and 611,571 is: 815,647.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,555 : 611,571 = 611,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,555/611,571 = 611,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,555x = 611,571 × 611,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,555x = 374,019,088,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,019,088,041/458,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,647.17
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