Finding the Third Proportional to 723,201 and 1,555,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,201 and 1,555,237.50 is: 3,344,524.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,201 : 1,555,237.50 = 1,555,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,201/1,555,237.50 = 1,555,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,201x = 1,555,237.50 × 1,555,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,201x = 2,418,763,681,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,763,681,406.25/723,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,524.80
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