Finding the Third Proportional to 447,232 and 664,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,232 and 664,760 is: 988,090.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,232 : 664,760 = 664,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,232/664,760 = 664,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,232x = 664,760 × 664,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,232x = 441,905,857,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,905,857,600/447,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,090.87
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