Finding the Third Proportional to 468,268 and 669,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,268 and 669,182 is: 956,299.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,268 : 669,182 = 669,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,268/669,182 = 669,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,268x = 669,182 × 669,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,268x = 447,804,549,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,804,549,124/468,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,299.70
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