Finding the Third Proportional to 447,146 and 664,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,146 and 664,644 is: 987,936.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,146 : 664,644 = 664,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,146/664,644 = 664,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,146x = 664,644 × 664,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,146x = 441,751,646,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,751,646,736/447,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,936.04
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