Finding the Third Proportional to 429,246.84 and 664,347.66
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,246.84 and 664,347.66 is: 1,028,214.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,246.84 : 664,347.66 = 664,347.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,246.84/664,347.66 = 664,347.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,246.84x = 664,347.66 × 664,347.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,246.84x = 441,357,808,364.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,357,808,364.87/429,246.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,214.45
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