Finding the Third Proportional to 460,740 and 687,555.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,740 and 687,555.75 is: 1,026,029.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,740 : 687,555.75 = 687,555.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,740/687,555.75 = 687,555.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,740x = 687,555.75 × 687,555.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,740x = 472,732,909,358.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,732,909,358.06/460,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,029.67
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