Finding the Third Proportional to 434,646 and 664,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,646 and 664,883 is: 1,017,079.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,646 : 664,883 = 664,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,646/664,883 = 664,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,646x = 664,883 × 664,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,646x = 442,069,403,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,069,403,689/434,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,079.19
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