Finding the Third Proportional to 468,678 and 699,949.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,678 and 699,949.50 is: 1,045,343.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,678 : 699,949.50 = 699,949.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,678/699,949.50 = 699,949.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,678x = 699,949.50 × 699,949.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,678x = 489,929,302,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,929,302,550.25/468,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,343.08
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