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Finding the Third Proportional to 719,835 and 1,575,262.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 719,835 and 1,575,262.50 is: 3,447,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,835 : 1,575,262.50 = 1,575,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,835/1,575,262.50 = 1,575,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,835x = 1,575,262.50 × 1,575,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,835x = 2,481,451,943,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,451,943,906.25/719,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447,251.03

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