Finding the Third Proportional to 468,066 and 668,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,066 and 668,849 is: 955,760.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,066 : 668,849 = 668,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,066/668,849 = 668,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,066x = 668,849 × 668,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,066x = 447,358,984,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,358,984,801/468,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,760.48
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