Finding the Third Proportional to 475,264 and 668,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,264 and 668,688 is: 940,832.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,264 : 668,688 = 668,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,264/668,688 = 668,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,264x = 668,688 × 668,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,264x = 447,143,641,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,143,641,344/475,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,832.13
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