Finding the Third Proportional to 484,358 and 664,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,358 and 664,891 is: 912,713.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,358 : 664,891 = 664,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,358/664,891 = 664,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,358x = 664,891 × 664,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,358x = 442,080,041,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,080,041,881/484,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,713.41
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