Finding the Third Proportional to 442,236 and 664,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,236 and 664,650 is: 998,922.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,236 : 664,650 = 664,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,236/664,650 = 664,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,236x = 664,650 × 664,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,236x = 441,759,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,759,622,500/442,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,922.80
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