Finding the Third Proportional to 468,332 and 669,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,332 and 669,234 is: 956,317.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,332 : 669,234 = 669,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,332/669,234 = 669,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,332x = 669,234 × 669,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,332x = 447,874,146,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,874,146,756/468,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,317.63
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