Finding the Third Proportional to 465,566 and 743,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,566 and 743,852 is: 1,188,479.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,566 : 743,852 = 743,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,566/743,852 = 743,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,566x = 743,852 × 743,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,566x = 553,315,797,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,315,797,904/465,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,479.82
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