Finding the Third Proportional to 706,277.50 and 1,544,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,277.50 and 1,544,592 is: 3,377,942.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,277.50 : 1,544,592 = 1,544,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,277.50/1,544,592 = 1,544,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,277.50x = 1,544,592 × 1,544,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,277.50x = 2,385,764,446,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,764,446,464/706,277.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,377,942.02
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