Finding the Third Proportional to 719,514 and 1,547,887.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,514 and 1,547,887.50 is: 3,329,963.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,514 : 1,547,887.50 = 1,547,887.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,514/1,547,887.50 = 1,547,887.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,514x = 1,547,887.50 × 1,547,887.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,514x = 2,395,955,712,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,955,712,656.25/719,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,329,963.99
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