Finding the Third Proportional to 708,846 and 1,555,483.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,846 and 1,555,483.50 is: 3,413,335.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,846 : 1,555,483.50 = 1,555,483.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,846/1,555,483.50 = 1,555,483.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,846x = 1,555,483.50 × 1,555,483.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,846x = 2,419,528,918,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,528,918,772.25/708,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,335.08
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