Finding the Third Proportional to 717,610.50 and 1,538,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,610.50 and 1,538,253 is: 3,297,362.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,610.50 : 1,538,253 = 1,538,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,610.50/1,538,253 = 1,538,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,610.50x = 1,538,253 × 1,538,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,610.50x = 2,366,222,292,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,222,292,009/717,610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,362.97
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