Finding the Third Proportional to 478,212 and 668,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,212 and 668,649.50 is: 934,924.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,212 : 668,649.50 = 668,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,212/668,649.50 = 668,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,212x = 668,649.50 × 668,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,212x = 447,092,153,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,092,153,850.25/478,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,924.58
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