Finding the Third Proportional to 476,874 and 668,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,874 and 668,385 is: 936,806.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,874 : 668,385 = 668,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,874/668,385 = 668,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,874x = 668,385 × 668,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,874x = 446,738,508,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,738,508,225/476,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,806.18
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