Finding the Third Proportional to 467,934 and 743,818.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,934 and 743,818.50 is: 1,182,358.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,934 : 743,818.50 = 743,818.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,934/743,818.50 = 743,818.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,934x = 743,818.50 × 743,818.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,934x = 553,265,960,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,265,960,942.25/467,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,358.97
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