Finding the Third Proportional to 704,188.50 and 1,520,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,188.50 and 1,520,601 is: 3,283,534.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,188.50 : 1,520,601 = 1,520,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,188.50/1,520,601 = 1,520,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,188.50x = 1,520,601 × 1,520,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,188.50x = 2,312,227,401,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,227,401,201/704,188.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,534.74
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