Finding the Third Proportional to 469,213 and 727,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,213 and 727,147 is: 1,126,871.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,213 : 727,147 = 727,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,213/727,147 = 727,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,213x = 727,147 × 727,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,213x = 528,742,759,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,742,759,609/469,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,871.51
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