Finding the Third Proportional to 473,456 and 665,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,456 and 665,953 is: 936,715.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,456 : 665,953 = 665,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,456/665,953 = 665,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,456x = 665,953 × 665,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,456x = 443,493,398,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,493,398,209/473,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,715.13
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