Finding the Third Proportional to 466,833 and 741,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,833 and 741,073 is: 1,176,414.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,833 : 741,073 = 741,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,833/741,073 = 741,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,833x = 741,073 × 741,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,833x = 549,189,191,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,189,191,329/466,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,414.67
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