Finding the Third Proportional to 473,340.38 and 646,683.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,340.38 and 646,683.75 is: 883,507.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,340.38 : 646,683.75 = 646,683.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,340.38/646,683.75 = 646,683.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,340.38x = 646,683.75 × 646,683.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,340.38x = 418,199,872,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,199,872,514.06/473,340.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,507.71
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