Finding the Third Proportional to 442,977 and 664,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,977 and 664,329 is: 996,288.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,977 : 664,329 = 664,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,977/664,329 = 664,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,977x = 664,329 × 664,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,977x = 441,333,020,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,333,020,241/442,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,288.79
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