Finding the Third Proportional to 477,792 and 669,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,792 and 669,696 is: 938,677.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,792 : 669,696 = 669,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,792/669,696 = 669,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,792x = 669,696 × 669,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,792x = 448,492,732,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,492,732,416/477,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,677.78
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