Finding the Third Proportional to 427,326 and 664,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,326 and 664,299 is: 1,032,685.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,326 : 664,299 = 664,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,326/664,299 = 664,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,326x = 664,299 × 664,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,326x = 441,293,161,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,293,161,401/427,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,685.03
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