Finding the Third Proportional to 427,252.50 and 664,206.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,252.50 and 664,206.75 is: 1,032,575.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,252.50 : 664,206.75 = 664,206.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,252.50/664,206.75 = 664,206.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,252.50x = 664,206.75 × 664,206.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,252.50x = 441,170,606,745.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,170,606,745.56/427,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,575.83
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