Finding the Third Proportional to 434,645 and 664,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,645 and 664,884 is: 1,017,084.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,645 : 664,884 = 664,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,645/664,884 = 664,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,645x = 664,884 × 664,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,645x = 442,070,733,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,070,733,456/434,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,084.59
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