Finding the Third Proportional to 467,576 and 668,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,576 and 668,586 is: 956,009.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,576 : 668,586 = 668,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,576/668,586 = 668,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,576x = 668,586 × 668,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,576x = 447,007,239,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,007,239,396/467,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,009.80
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