Finding the Third Proportional to 468,754.50 and 663,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,754.50 and 663,720 is: 939,776.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,754.50 : 663,720 = 663,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,754.50/663,720 = 663,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,754.50x = 663,720 × 663,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,754.50x = 440,524,238,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,524,238,400/468,754.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,776.02
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