Finding the Third Proportional to 713,220 and 1,538,791.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,220 and 1,538,791.50 is: 3,319,984.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,220 : 1,538,791.50 = 1,538,791.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,220/1,538,791.50 = 1,538,791.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,220x = 1,538,791.50 × 1,538,791.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,220x = 2,367,879,280,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,367,879,280,472.25/713,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,319,984.41
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