Finding the Third Proportional to 469,700 and 727,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,700 and 727,446 is: 1,126,629.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,700 : 727,446 = 727,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,700/727,446 = 727,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,700x = 727,446 × 727,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,700x = 529,177,682,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,177,682,916/469,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,629.09
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