Finding the Third Proportional to 712,588.64 and 1,484,149.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,588.64 and 1,484,149.08 is: 3,091,122.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,588.64 : 1,484,149.08 = 1,484,149.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,588.64/1,484,149.08 = 1,484,149.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,588.64x = 1,484,149.08 × 1,484,149.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,588.64x = 2,202,698,486,099.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,698,486,099.29/712,588.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,091,122.09
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