Finding the Third Proportional to 461,407 and 722,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,407 and 722,352 is: 1,130,872.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,407 : 722,352 = 722,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,407/722,352 = 722,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,407x = 722,352 × 722,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,407x = 521,792,411,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,792,411,904/461,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,872.34
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