Finding the Third Proportional to 717,355.50 and 1,515,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,355.50 and 1,515,687 is: 3,202,466.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,355.50 : 1,515,687 = 1,515,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,355.50/1,515,687 = 1,515,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,355.50x = 1,515,687 × 1,515,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,355.50x = 2,297,307,081,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,307,081,969/717,355.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,202,466.67
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