Finding the Third Proportional to 468,831 and 722,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,831 and 722,700 is: 1,114,037.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,831 : 722,700 = 722,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,831/722,700 = 722,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,831x = 722,700 × 722,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,831x = 522,295,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,295,290,000/468,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,037.45
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