Finding the Third Proportional to 718,068 and 1,555,813.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,068 and 1,555,813.50 is: 3,370,928.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,068 : 1,555,813.50 = 1,555,813.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,068/1,555,813.50 = 1,555,813.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,068x = 1,555,813.50 × 1,555,813.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,068x = 2,420,555,646,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,555,646,782.25/718,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,370,928.17
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