Finding the Third Proportional to 418,371 and 664,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,371 and 664,857 is: 1,056,561.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,371 : 664,857 = 664,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,371/664,857 = 664,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,371x = 664,857 × 664,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,371x = 442,034,830,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,034,830,449/418,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,561.83
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