Finding the Third Proportional to 476,280 and 656,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,280 and 656,100 is: 903,811.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,280 : 656,100 = 656,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,280/656,100 = 656,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,280x = 656,100 × 656,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,280x = 430,467,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,467,210,000/476,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,811.22
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