Finding the Third Proportional to 723,205.88 and 1,540,059.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,205.88 and 1,540,059.75 is: 3,279,541.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,205.88 : 1,540,059.75 = 1,540,059.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,205.88/1,540,059.75 = 1,540,059.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,205.88x = 1,540,059.75 × 1,540,059.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,205.88x = 2,371,784,033,570.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,371,784,033,570.06/723,205.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,541.99
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