Finding the Third Proportional to 725,542.88 and 1,537,575.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,542.88 and 1,537,575.75 is: 3,258,441.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,542.88 : 1,537,575.75 = 1,537,575.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,542.88/1,537,575.75 = 1,537,575.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,542.88x = 1,537,575.75 × 1,537,575.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,542.88x = 2,364,139,186,988.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,139,186,988.06/725,542.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,258,441.74
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