Finding the Third Proportional to 476,856 and 668,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,856 and 668,411 is: 936,914.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,856 : 668,411 = 668,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,856/668,411 = 668,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,856x = 668,411 × 668,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,856x = 446,773,264,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,773,264,921/476,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,914.42
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