Finding the Third Proportional to 469,968 and 659,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,968 and 659,733 is: 926,121.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,968 : 659,733 = 659,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,968/659,733 = 659,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,968x = 659,733 × 659,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,968x = 435,247,631,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,247,631,289/469,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,121.85
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