Finding the Third Proportional to 484,343 and 664,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,343 and 664,873 is: 912,692.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,343 : 664,873 = 664,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,343/664,873 = 664,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,343x = 664,873 × 664,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,343x = 442,056,106,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,056,106,129/484,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,692.26
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