Finding the Third Proportional to 724,972.50 and 1,589,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,972.50 and 1,589,382 is: 3,484,456.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,972.50 : 1,589,382 = 1,589,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,972.50/1,589,382 = 1,589,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,972.50x = 1,589,382 × 1,589,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,972.50x = 2,526,135,141,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,526,135,141,924/724,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,484,456.50
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