Finding the Third Proportional to 708,471 and 1,528,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,471 and 1,528,879.50 is: 3,299,319.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,471 : 1,528,879.50 = 1,528,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,471/1,528,879.50 = 1,528,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,471x = 1,528,879.50 × 1,528,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,471x = 2,337,472,525,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,472,525,520.25/708,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,319.98
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