Finding the Third Proportional to 468,762.75 and 663,729.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,762.75 and 663,729.75 is: 939,787.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,762.75 : 663,729.75 = 663,729.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,762.75/663,729.75 = 663,729.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,762.75x = 663,729.75 × 663,729.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,762.75x = 440,537,181,035.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,537,181,035.06/468,762.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,787.09
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