Finding the Third Proportional to 470,266 and 672,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,266 and 672,216 is: 960,890.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,266 : 672,216 = 672,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,266/672,216 = 672,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,266x = 672,216 × 672,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,266x = 451,874,350,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,874,350,656/470,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,890.97
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