Finding the Third Proportional to 473,992.50 and 670,683.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,992.50 and 670,683.75 is: 948,995.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,992.50 : 670,683.75 = 670,683.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,992.50/670,683.75 = 670,683.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,992.50x = 670,683.75 × 670,683.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,992.50x = 449,816,692,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,816,692,514.06/473,992.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,995.38
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