Finding the Third Proportional to 465,310.50 and 746,556.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,310.50 and 746,556.75 is: 1,197,795.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,310.50 : 746,556.75 = 746,556.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,310.50/746,556.75 = 746,556.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,310.50x = 746,556.75 × 746,556.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,310.50x = 557,346,980,970.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,346,980,970.56/465,310.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197,795.84
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