Finding the Third Proportional to 467,264 and 732,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,264 and 732,168 is: 1,147,252.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,264 : 732,168 = 732,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,264/732,168 = 732,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,264x = 732,168 × 732,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,264x = 536,069,980,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,069,980,224/467,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,252.90
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