Finding the Third Proportional to 725,580 and 1,694,347.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,580 and 1,694,347.50 is: 3,956,577.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,580 : 1,694,347.50 = 1,694,347.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,580/1,694,347.50 = 1,694,347.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,580x = 1,694,347.50 × 1,694,347.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,580x = 2,870,813,450,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,870,813,450,756.25/725,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,577.43
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