Finding the Third Proportional to 477,361 and 669,169.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,361 and 669,169.50 is: 938,048.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,361 : 669,169.50 = 669,169.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,361/669,169.50 = 669,169.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,361x = 669,169.50 × 669,169.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,361x = 447,787,819,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,787,819,730.25/477,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,048.60
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