Finding the Third Proportional to 472,010 and 725,933.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,010 and 725,933.50 is: 1,116,458.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,010 : 725,933.50 = 725,933.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,010/725,933.50 = 725,933.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,010x = 725,933.50 × 725,933.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,010x = 526,979,446,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,979,446,422.25/472,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,458.22
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