Finding the Third Proportional to 722,476.50 and 1,587,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,476.50 and 1,587,963 is: 3,490,253.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,476.50 : 1,587,963 = 1,587,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,476.50/1,587,963 = 1,587,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,476.50x = 1,587,963 × 1,587,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,476.50x = 2,521,626,489,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,626,489,369/722,476.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,253.99
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