Finding the Third Proportional to 719,719.50 and 1,550,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,719.50 and 1,550,157 is: 3,338,782.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,719.50 : 1,550,157 = 1,550,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,719.50/1,550,157 = 1,550,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,719.50x = 1,550,157 × 1,550,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,719.50x = 2,402,986,724,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,986,724,649/719,719.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,782.30
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