Finding the Third Proportional to 466,653 and 721,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,653 and 721,848 is: 1,116,599.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,653 : 721,848 = 721,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,653/721,848 = 721,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,653x = 721,848 × 721,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,653x = 521,064,535,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,064,535,104/466,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,599.56
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