Finding the Third Proportional to 474,930 and 668,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,930 and 668,821.50 is: 941,869.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,930 : 668,821.50 = 668,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,930/668,821.50 = 668,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,930x = 668,821.50 × 668,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,930x = 447,322,198,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,322,198,862.25/474,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,869.75
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