Finding the Third Proportional to 725,065.50 and 1,555,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,065.50 and 1,555,104 is: 3,335,351.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,065.50 : 1,555,104 = 1,555,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,065.50/1,555,104 = 1,555,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,065.50x = 1,555,104 × 1,555,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,065.50x = 2,418,348,450,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,348,450,816/725,065.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,335,351.70
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