Finding the Third Proportional to 701,716.50 and 1,537,674.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,716.50 and 1,537,674.75 is: 3,369,514.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,716.50 : 1,537,674.75 = 1,537,674.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,716.50/1,537,674.75 = 1,537,674.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,716.50x = 1,537,674.75 × 1,537,674.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,716.50x = 2,364,443,636,787.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,443,636,787.56/701,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369,514.09
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