Finding the Third Proportional to 468,340 and 726,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,340 and 726,534 is: 1,127,069.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,340 : 726,534 = 726,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,340/726,534 = 726,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,340x = 726,534 × 726,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,340x = 527,851,653,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,851,653,156/468,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,069.34
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