Finding the Third Proportional to 427,455 and 664,516.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,455 and 664,516.50 is: 1,033,049.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,455 : 664,516.50 = 664,516.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,455/664,516.50 = 664,516.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,455x = 664,516.50 × 664,516.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,455x = 441,582,178,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,582,178,772.25/427,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,049.51
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