Finding the Third Proportional to 466,596 and 732,073.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,596 and 732,073.50 is: 1,148,598.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,596 : 732,073.50 = 732,073.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,596/732,073.50 = 732,073.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,596x = 732,073.50 × 732,073.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,596x = 535,931,609,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,931,609,402.25/466,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,598.81
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