Finding the Third Proportional to 715,406.50 and 1,513,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,406.50 and 1,513,629 is: 3,202,476.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,406.50 : 1,513,629 = 1,513,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,406.50/1,513,629 = 1,513,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,406.50x = 1,513,629 × 1,513,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,406.50x = 2,291,072,749,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,072,749,641/715,406.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,202,476.84
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