Finding the Third Proportional to 468,954 and 726,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,954 and 726,597 is: 1,125,788.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,954 : 726,597 = 726,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,954/726,597 = 726,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,954x = 726,597 × 726,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,954x = 527,943,200,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,943,200,409/468,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,788.88
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