Finding the Third Proportional to 469,967.06 and 685,146.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,967.06 and 685,146.09 is: 998,846.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,967.06 : 685,146.09 = 685,146.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,967.06/685,146.09 = 685,146.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,967.06x = 685,146.09 × 685,146.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,967.06x = 469,425,169,780.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,425,169,780.88/469,967.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,846.96
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