Finding the Third Proportional to 470,211 and 672,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,211 and 672,147 is: 960,806.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,211 : 672,147 = 672,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,211/672,147 = 672,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,211x = 672,147 × 672,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,211x = 451,781,589,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,781,589,609/470,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,806.08
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