Finding the Third Proportional to 724,660.50 and 1,574,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,660.50 and 1,574,187 is: 3,419,621.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,660.50 : 1,574,187 = 1,574,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,660.50/1,574,187 = 1,574,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,660.50x = 1,574,187 × 1,574,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,660.50x = 2,478,064,710,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,478,064,710,969/724,660.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,419,621.62
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