Finding the Third Proportional to 711,939.75 and 1,559,107.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,939.75 and 1,559,107.50 is: 3,414,356.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,939.75 : 1,559,107.50 = 1,559,107.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,939.75/1,559,107.50 = 1,559,107.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,939.75x = 1,559,107.50 × 1,559,107.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,939.75x = 2,430,816,196,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,430,816,196,556.25/711,939.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,414,356.62
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