Finding the Third Proportional to 465,273 and 701,797.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,273 and 701,797.50 is: 1,058,560.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,273 : 701,797.50 = 701,797.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,273/701,797.50 = 701,797.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,273x = 701,797.50 × 701,797.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,273x = 492,519,731,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,519,731,006.25/465,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,560.74
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