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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,535.50 and 1,543,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,535.50 and 1,543,183.50 is: 3,291,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,535.50 : 1,543,183.50 = 1,543,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,535.50/1,543,183.50 = 1,543,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,535.50x = 1,543,183.50 × 1,543,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,535.50x = 2,381,415,314,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,415,314,672.25/723,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291,359.32

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