Finding the Third Proportional to 679,552 and 950,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,552 and 950,464 is: 1,329,378.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,552 : 950,464 = 950,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,552/950,464 = 950,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,552x = 950,464 × 950,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,552x = 903,381,815,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,381,815,296/679,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,378.50
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