Finding the Third Proportional to 427,770 and 666,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,770 and 666,207 is: 1,037,547.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,770 : 666,207 = 666,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,770/666,207 = 666,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,770x = 666,207 × 666,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,770x = 443,831,766,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,831,766,849/427,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037,547.67
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