Finding the Third Proportional to 484,344 and 664,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,344 and 664,874 is: 912,693.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,344 : 664,874 = 664,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,344/664,874 = 664,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,344x = 664,874 × 664,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,344x = 442,057,435,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,057,435,876/484,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,693.12
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