Finding the Third Proportional to 658,720.50 and 1,437,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,720.50 and 1,437,927 is: 3,138,863.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,720.50 : 1,437,927 = 1,437,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,720.50/1,437,927 = 1,437,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,720.50x = 1,437,927 × 1,437,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,720.50x = 2,067,634,057,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,634,057,329/658,720.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,138,863.99
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