Finding the Third Proportional to 456,202 and 666,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,202 and 666,969 is: 975,111.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,202 : 666,969 = 666,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,202/666,969 = 666,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,202x = 666,969 × 666,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,202x = 444,847,646,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,847,646,961/456,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,111.13
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