Finding the Third Proportional to 463,464 and 701,727.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,464 and 701,727.75 is: 1,062,481.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,464 : 701,727.75 = 701,727.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,464/701,727.75 = 701,727.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,464x = 701,727.75 × 701,727.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,464x = 492,421,835,120.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,421,835,120.06/463,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,481.30
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