Finding the Third Proportional to 712,692 and 1,484,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,692 and 1,484,149.50 is: 3,090,675.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,692 : 1,484,149.50 = 1,484,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,692/1,484,149.50 = 1,484,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,692x = 1,484,149.50 × 1,484,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,692x = 2,202,699,738,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,699,738,350.25/712,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,090,675.55
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