Finding the Third Proportional to 427,463 and 667,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,463 and 667,074 is: 1,040,997.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,463 : 667,074 = 667,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,463/667,074 = 667,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,463x = 667,074 × 667,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,463x = 444,987,721,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,987,721,476/427,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,997.05
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