Finding the Third Proportional to 468,306 and 669,199.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,306 and 669,199.50 is: 956,272.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,306 : 669,199.50 = 669,199.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,306/669,199.50 = 669,199.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,306x = 669,199.50 × 669,199.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,306x = 447,827,970,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,827,970,800.25/468,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,272.12
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