Finding the Third Proportional to 472,979.25 and 734,379.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,979.25 and 734,379.75 is: 1,140,247.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,979.25 : 734,379.75 = 734,379.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,979.25/734,379.75 = 734,379.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,979.25x = 734,379.75 × 734,379.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,979.25x = 539,313,617,210.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,313,617,210.06/472,979.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,247.94
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