Finding the Third Proportional to 723,493.50 and 1,571,497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,493.50 and 1,571,497.50 is: 3,413,443.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,493.50 : 1,571,497.50 = 1,571,497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,493.50/1,571,497.50 = 1,571,497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,493.50x = 1,571,497.50 × 1,571,497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,493.50x = 2,469,604,392,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,469,604,392,506.25/723,493.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,443.79
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