Finding the Third Proportional to 722,239.50 and 1,537,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,239.50 and 1,537,791 is: 3,274,261.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,239.50 : 1,537,791 = 1,537,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,239.50/1,537,791 = 1,537,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,239.50x = 1,537,791 × 1,537,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,239.50x = 2,364,801,159,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,801,159,681/722,239.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,261.74
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