Finding the Third Proportional to 468,656 and 726,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,656 and 726,288 is: 1,125,546.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,656 : 726,288 = 726,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,656/726,288 = 726,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,656x = 726,288 × 726,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,656x = 527,494,258,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,494,258,944/468,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,546.80
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