Finding the Third Proportional to 475,925.63 and 728,959.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,925.63 and 728,959.50 is: 1,116,523.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,925.63 : 728,959.50 = 728,959.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,925.63/728,959.50 = 728,959.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,925.63x = 728,959.50 × 728,959.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,925.63x = 531,381,952,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,381,952,640.25/475,925.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,523.10
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