Finding the Third Proportional to 473,713.31 and 728,141.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,713.31 and 728,141.06 is: 1,119,219.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,713.31 : 728,141.06 = 728,141.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,713.31/728,141.06 = 728,141.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,713.31x = 728,141.06 × 728,141.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,713.31x = 530,189,406,898.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,189,406,898.63/473,713.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,219.99
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