Finding the Third Proportional to 476,274 and 646,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,274 and 646,833 is: 878,471.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,274 : 646,833 = 646,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,274/646,833 = 646,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,274x = 646,833 × 646,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,274x = 418,392,929,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,392,929,889/476,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,471.07
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