Finding the Third Proportional to 467,274 and 732,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,274 and 732,057 is: 1,146,880.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,274 : 732,057 = 732,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,274/732,057 = 732,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,274x = 732,057 × 732,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,274x = 535,907,451,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,907,451,249/467,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,880.53
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