Finding the Third Proportional to 717,823.50 and 1,577,160.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,823.50 and 1,577,160.75 is: 3,465,247.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,823.50 : 1,577,160.75 = 1,577,160.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,823.50/1,577,160.75 = 1,577,160.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,823.50x = 1,577,160.75 × 1,577,160.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,823.50x = 2,487,436,031,340.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,487,436,031,340.56/717,823.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,247.42
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