Finding the Third Proportional to 465,450 and 723,685.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,450 and 723,685.50 is: 1,125,192.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,450 : 723,685.50 = 723,685.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,450/723,685.50 = 723,685.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,450x = 723,685.50 × 723,685.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,450x = 523,720,702,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,720,702,910.25/465,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,192.19
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