Finding the Third Proportional to 465,624 and 721,210.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,624 and 721,210.50 is: 1,117,091.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,624 : 721,210.50 = 721,210.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,624/721,210.50 = 721,210.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,624x = 721,210.50 × 721,210.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,624x = 520,144,585,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,144,585,310.25/465,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,091.44
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