Finding the Third Proportional to 467,799.75 and 862,701.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,799.75 and 862,701.75 is: 1,590,967.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,799.75 : 862,701.75 = 862,701.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,799.75/862,701.75 = 862,701.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,799.75x = 862,701.75 × 862,701.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,799.75x = 744,254,309,453.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,254,309,453.06/467,799.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,967.74
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