Finding the Third Proportional to 711,336 and 1,264,780.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,336 and 1,264,780.50 is: 2,248,824.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,336 : 1,264,780.50 = 1,264,780.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,336/1,264,780.50 = 1,264,780.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,336x = 1,264,780.50 × 1,264,780.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,336x = 1,599,669,713,180.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,669,713,180.25/711,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,824.34
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