Finding the Third Proportional to 476,848 and 668,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,848 and 668,400 is: 936,899.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,848 : 668,400 = 668,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,848/668,400 = 668,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,848x = 668,400 × 668,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,848x = 446,758,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,758,560,000/476,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,899.31
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