Finding the Third Proportional to 477,362 and 669,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,362 and 669,171 is: 938,050.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,362 : 669,171 = 669,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,362/669,171 = 669,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,362x = 669,171 × 669,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,362x = 447,789,827,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,789,827,241/477,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,050.84
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