Finding the Third Proportional to 465,972.75 and 1,122,265.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,972.75 and 1,122,265.13 is: 2,702,902.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,972.75 : 1,122,265.13 = 1,122,265.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,972.75/1,122,265.13 = 1,122,265.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,972.75x = 1,122,265.13 × 1,122,265.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,972.75x = 1,259,479,010,791.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,479,010,791.27/465,972.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,702,902.71
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