Finding the Third Proportional to 467,162 and 721,445.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,162 and 721,445.50 is: 1,114,139.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,162 : 721,445.50 = 721,445.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,162/721,445.50 = 721,445.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,162x = 721,445.50 × 721,445.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,162x = 520,483,609,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,483,609,470.25/467,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,139.44
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