Finding the Third Proportional to 714,458 and 1,527,173.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,458 and 1,527,173.50 is: 3,264,375.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,458 : 1,527,173.50 = 1,527,173.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,458/1,527,173.50 = 1,527,173.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,458x = 1,527,173.50 × 1,527,173.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,458x = 2,332,258,899,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,332,258,899,102.25/714,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,264,375.09
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