Finding the Third Proportional to 466,682 and 723,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,682 and 723,975 is: 1,123,119.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,682 : 723,975 = 723,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,682/723,975 = 723,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,682x = 723,975 × 723,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,682x = 524,139,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,139,800,625/466,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,119.81
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