Finding the Third Proportional to 469,954 and 669,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,954 and 669,939 is: 955,025.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,954 : 669,939 = 669,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,954/669,939 = 669,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,954x = 669,939 × 669,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,954x = 448,818,263,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,818,263,721/469,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,025.95
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