Finding the Third Proportional to 478,953 and 665,941.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,953 and 665,941.50 is: 925,932.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,953 : 665,941.50 = 665,941.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,953/665,941.50 = 665,941.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,953x = 665,941.50 × 665,941.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,953x = 443,478,081,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,478,081,422.25/478,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,932.36
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