Finding the Third Proportional to 688,623.75 and 1,499,190.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,623.75 and 1,499,190.75 is: 3,263,862.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,623.75 : 1,499,190.75 = 1,499,190.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,623.75/1,499,190.75 = 1,499,190.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,623.75x = 1,499,190.75 × 1,499,190.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,623.75x = 2,247,572,904,885.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,247,572,904,885.56/688,623.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,263,862.02
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