Finding the Third Proportional to 442,784 and 664,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,784 and 664,257 is: 996,507.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,784 : 664,257 = 664,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,784/664,257 = 664,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,784x = 664,257 × 664,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,784x = 441,237,362,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,237,362,049/442,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,507.01
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