Finding the Third Proportional to 713,668.50 and 1,497,397.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,668.50 and 1,497,397.50 is: 3,141,793.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,668.50 : 1,497,397.50 = 1,497,397.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,668.50/1,497,397.50 = 1,497,397.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,668.50x = 1,497,397.50 × 1,497,397.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,668.50x = 2,242,199,273,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,242,199,273,006.25/713,668.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,793.81
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