Finding the Third Proportional to 447,158 and 664,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,158 and 664,661 is: 987,960.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,158 : 664,661 = 664,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,158/664,661 = 664,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,158x = 664,661 × 664,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,158x = 441,774,244,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,774,244,921/447,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,960.06
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