Finding the Third Proportional to 442,860 and 664,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,860 and 664,174 is: 996,087.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,860 : 664,174 = 664,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,860/664,174 = 664,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,860x = 664,174 × 664,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,860x = 441,127,102,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,127,102,276/442,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,087.03
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