Finding the Third Proportional to 442,317 and 667,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,317 and 667,141 is: 1,006,240.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,317 : 667,141 = 667,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,317/667,141 = 667,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,317x = 667,141 × 667,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,317x = 445,077,113,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,077,113,881/442,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,240.13
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