Finding the Third Proportional to 711,877.50 and 1,535,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,877.50 and 1,535,634 is: 3,312,608.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,877.50 : 1,535,634 = 1,535,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,877.50/1,535,634 = 1,535,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,877.50x = 1,535,634 × 1,535,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,877.50x = 2,358,171,781,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,171,781,956/711,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,312,608.96
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