Finding the Third Proportional to 434,323 and 664,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,323 and 664,401 is: 1,016,360.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,323 : 664,401 = 664,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,323/664,401 = 664,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,323x = 664,401 × 664,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,323x = 441,428,688,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,428,688,801/434,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,360.38
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