Finding the Third Proportional to 688,394 and 1,476,357.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,394 and 1,476,357.50 is: 3,166,255.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,394 : 1,476,357.50 = 1,476,357.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,394/1,476,357.50 = 1,476,357.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,394x = 1,476,357.50 × 1,476,357.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,394x = 2,179,631,467,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,179,631,467,806.25/688,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,166,255.76
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