Finding the Third Proportional to 715,405.50 and 1,513,626.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,405.50 and 1,513,626.75 is: 3,202,471.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,405.50 : 1,513,626.75 = 1,513,626.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,405.50/1,513,626.75 = 1,513,626.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,405.50x = 1,513,626.75 × 1,513,626.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,405.50x = 2,291,065,938,315.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,065,938,315.56/715,405.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,202,471.80
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