Finding the Third Proportional to 467,874 and 743,803.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,874 and 743,803.50 is: 1,182,462.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,874 : 743,803.50 = 743,803.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,874/743,803.50 = 743,803.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,874x = 743,803.50 × 743,803.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,874x = 553,243,646,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,243,646,612.25/467,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,462.90
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