Finding the Third Proportional to 725,134.50 and 1,595,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,134.50 and 1,595,259 is: 3,509,488.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,134.50 : 1,595,259 = 1,595,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,134.50/1,595,259 = 1,595,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,134.50x = 1,595,259 × 1,595,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,134.50x = 2,544,851,277,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,544,851,277,081/725,134.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,509,488.62
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