Finding the Third Proportional to 719,478 and 1,039,432.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,478 and 1,039,432.50 is: 1,501,671.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,478 : 1,039,432.50 = 1,039,432.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,478/1,039,432.50 = 1,039,432.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,478x = 1,039,432.50 × 1,039,432.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,478x = 1,080,419,922,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,419,922,056.25/719,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,501,671.94
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