Finding the Third Proportional to 466,664 and 723,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,664 and 723,974 is: 1,123,160.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,664 : 723,974 = 723,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,664/723,974 = 723,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,664x = 723,974 × 723,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,664x = 524,138,352,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,138,352,676/466,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,160.03
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