Finding the Third Proportional to 474,960 and 680,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,960 and 680,352 is: 974,563.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,960 : 680,352 = 680,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,960/680,352 = 680,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,960x = 680,352 × 680,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,960x = 462,878,843,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,878,843,904/474,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,563.85
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