Finding the Third Proportional to 467,884 and 669,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,884 and 669,092 is: 956,827.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,884 : 669,092 = 669,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,884/669,092 = 669,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,884x = 669,092 × 669,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,884x = 447,684,104,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,684,104,464/467,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,827.13
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