Finding the Third Proportional to 714,453.75 and 1,527,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,453.75 and 1,527,165 is: 3,264,358.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,453.75 : 1,527,165 = 1,527,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,453.75/1,527,165 = 1,527,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,453.75x = 1,527,165 × 1,527,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,453.75x = 2,332,232,937,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,332,232,937,225/714,453.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,264,358.17
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