Finding the Third Proportional to 427,461 and 667,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,461 and 667,071 is: 1,040,992.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,461 : 667,071 = 667,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,461/667,071 = 667,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,461x = 667,071 × 667,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,461x = 444,983,719,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,983,719,041/427,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,992.56
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