Finding the Third Proportional to 468,676 and 699,946.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,676 and 699,946.50 is: 1,045,338.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,676 : 699,946.50 = 699,946.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,676/699,946.50 = 699,946.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,676x = 699,946.50 × 699,946.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,676x = 489,925,102,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,925,102,862.25/468,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,338.58
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