Finding the Third Proportional to 460,758 and 721,233.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,758 and 721,233.75 is: 1,128,961.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,758 : 721,233.75 = 721,233.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,758/721,233.75 = 721,233.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,758x = 721,233.75 × 721,233.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,758x = 520,178,122,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,178,122,139.06/460,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,961.67
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