Finding the Third Proportional to 460,759.50 and 721,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,759.50 and 721,236.50 is: 1,128,966.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,759.50 : 721,236.50 = 721,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,759.50/721,236.50 = 721,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,759.50x = 721,236.50 × 721,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,759.50x = 520,182,088,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,182,088,932.25/460,759.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,966.61
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