Finding the Third Proportional to 443,472 and 664,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,472 and 664,523 is: 995,758.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,472 : 664,523 = 664,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,472/664,523 = 664,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,472x = 664,523 × 664,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,472x = 441,590,817,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,590,817,529/443,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,758.06
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