Finding the Third Proportional to 717,972.50 and 1,514,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,972.50 and 1,514,374 is: 3,194,173.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,972.50 : 1,514,374 = 1,514,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,972.50/1,514,374 = 1,514,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,972.50x = 1,514,374 × 1,514,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,972.50x = 2,293,328,611,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,293,328,611,876/717,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,194,173.33
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