Finding the Third Proportional to 723,816 and 1,590,394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,816 and 1,590,394.50 is: 3,494,471.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,816 : 1,590,394.50 = 1,590,394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,816/1,590,394.50 = 1,590,394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,816x = 1,590,394.50 × 1,590,394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,816x = 2,529,354,665,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,354,665,630.25/723,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,494,471.89
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