Finding the Third Proportional to 719,807.50 and 1,666,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,807.50 and 1,666,385 is: 3,857,752.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,807.50 : 1,666,385 = 1,666,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,807.50/1,666,385 = 1,666,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,807.50x = 1,666,385 × 1,666,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,807.50x = 2,776,838,968,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,776,838,968,225/719,807.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,857,752.20
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