Finding the Third Proportional to 484,362 and 664,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,362 and 664,897 is: 912,722.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,362 : 664,897 = 664,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,362/664,897 = 664,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,362x = 664,897 × 664,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,362x = 442,088,020,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,088,020,609/484,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,722.35
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