Finding the Third Proportional to 460,766 and 721,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,766 and 721,247 is: 1,128,983.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,766 : 721,247 = 721,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,766/721,247 = 721,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,766x = 721,247 × 721,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,766x = 520,197,235,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,197,235,009/460,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,983.55
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