Finding the Third Proportional to 673,972.50 and 1,442,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,972.50 and 1,442,715 is: 3,088,295.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,972.50 : 1,442,715 = 1,442,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,972.50/1,442,715 = 1,442,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,972.50x = 1,442,715 × 1,442,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,972.50x = 2,081,426,571,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,081,426,571,225/673,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,088,295.99
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