Finding the Third Proportional to 443,052 and 664,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,052 and 664,983 is: 998,082.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,052 : 664,983 = 664,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,052/664,983 = 664,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,052x = 664,983 × 664,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,052x = 442,202,390,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,202,390,289/443,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,082.37
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