Finding the Third Proportional to 462,599.44 and 725,846.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,599.44 and 725,846.06 is: 1,138,895.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,599.44 : 725,846.06 = 725,846.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,599.44/725,846.06 = 725,846.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,599.44x = 725,846.06 × 725,846.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,599.44x = 526,852,506,446.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,852,506,446.75/462,599.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,895.69
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