Finding the Third Proportional to 451,602 and 664,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,602 and 664,927 is: 979,021.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,602 : 664,927 = 664,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,602/664,927 = 664,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,602x = 664,927 × 664,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,602x = 442,127,915,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,127,915,329/451,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,021.16
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