Finding the Third Proportional to 724,752 and 1,637,412.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,752 and 1,637,412.75 is: 3,699,362.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,752 : 1,637,412.75 = 1,637,412.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,752/1,637,412.75 = 1,637,412.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,752x = 1,637,412.75 × 1,637,412.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,752x = 2,681,120,513,862.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,681,120,513,862.56/724,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,699,362.70
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