Finding the Third Proportional to 700,507.50 and 1,540,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,507.50 and 1,540,983 is: 3,389,868.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,507.50 : 1,540,983 = 1,540,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,507.50/1,540,983 = 1,540,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,507.50x = 1,540,983 × 1,540,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,507.50x = 2,374,628,606,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,628,606,289/700,507.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,868.93
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