Finding the Third Proportional to 714,154.50 and 1,487,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,154.50 and 1,487,493 is: 3,098,258.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,154.50 : 1,487,493 = 1,487,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,154.50/1,487,493 = 1,487,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,154.50x = 1,487,493 × 1,487,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,154.50x = 2,212,635,425,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,212,635,425,049/714,154.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,258.75
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