Finding the Third Proportional to 720,194.63 and 1,573,269.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,194.63 and 1,573,269.75 is: 3,436,817.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,194.63 : 1,573,269.75 = 1,573,269.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,194.63/1,573,269.75 = 1,573,269.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,194.63x = 1,573,269.75 × 1,573,269.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,194.63x = 2,475,177,706,265.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,177,706,265.06/720,194.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,436,817.80
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