Finding the Third Proportional to 466,542 and 714,559.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,542 and 714,559.50 is: 1,094,425.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,542 : 714,559.50 = 714,559.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,542/714,559.50 = 714,559.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,542x = 714,559.50 × 714,559.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,542x = 510,595,279,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,595,279,040.25/466,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,425.11
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