Finding the Third Proportional to 714,538 and 1,573,008.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,538 and 1,573,008.50 is: 3,462,874.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,538 : 1,573,008.50 = 1,573,008.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,538/1,573,008.50 = 1,573,008.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,538x = 1,573,008.50 × 1,573,008.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,538x = 2,474,355,741,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,474,355,741,072.25/714,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,462,874.95
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