Finding the Third Proportional to 474,852.38 and 680,217.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,852.38 and 680,217.75 is: 974,400.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,852.38 : 680,217.75 = 680,217.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,852.38/680,217.75 = 680,217.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,852.38x = 680,217.75 × 680,217.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,852.38x = 462,696,187,415.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,696,187,415.06/474,852.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,400.07
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