Finding the Third Proportional to 427,470 and 667,084.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,470 and 667,084.50 is: 1,041,012.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,470 : 667,084.50 = 667,084.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,470/667,084.50 = 667,084.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,470x = 667,084.50 × 667,084.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,470x = 445,001,730,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,001,730,140.25/427,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,012.77
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