Finding the Third Proportional to 442,376 and 663,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,376 and 663,564 is: 995,346
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,376 : 663,564 = 663,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,376/663,564 = 663,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,376x = 663,564 × 663,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,376x = 440,317,182,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,317,182,096/442,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,346
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