Finding the Third Proportional to 442,782 and 664,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,782 and 664,254 is: 996,502.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,782 : 664,254 = 664,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,782/664,254 = 664,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,782x = 664,254 × 664,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,782x = 441,233,376,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,233,376,516/442,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,502.51
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