Finding the Third Proportional to 723,759 and 1,546,908.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,759 and 1,546,908.75 is: 3,306,247.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,759 : 1,546,908.75 = 1,546,908.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,759/1,546,908.75 = 1,546,908.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,759x = 1,546,908.75 × 1,546,908.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,759x = 2,392,926,680,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,392,926,680,826.56/723,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,306,247.91
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