Finding the Third Proportional to 468,297 and 669,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,297 and 669,186 is: 956,251.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,297 : 669,186 = 669,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,297/669,186 = 669,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,297x = 669,186 × 669,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,297x = 447,809,902,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,809,902,596/468,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,251.91
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