Finding the Third Proportional to 468,769 and 663,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,769 and 663,739 is: 939,800.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,769 : 663,739 = 663,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,769/663,739 = 663,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,769x = 663,739 × 663,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,769x = 440,549,460,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,549,460,121/468,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,800.76
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