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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,456 and 1,541,083.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,456 and 1,541,083.50 is: 3,324,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,456 : 1,541,083.50 = 1,541,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,456/1,541,083.50 = 1,541,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,456x = 1,541,083.50 × 1,541,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,456x = 2,374,938,353,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,938,353,972.25/714,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324,121.23

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