Finding the Third Proportional to 470,716.50 and 720,210.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,716.50 and 720,210.75 is: 1,101,944.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,716.50 : 720,210.75 = 720,210.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,716.50/720,210.75 = 720,210.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,716.50x = 720,210.75 × 720,210.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,716.50x = 518,703,524,415.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,703,524,415.56/470,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,944.64
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