Finding the Third Proportional to 726,638.63 and 1,697,216.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,638.63 and 1,697,216.63 is: 3,964,204.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,638.63 : 1,697,216.63 = 1,697,216.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,638.63/1,697,216.63 = 1,697,216.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,638.63x = 1,697,216.63 × 1,697,216.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,638.63x = 2,880,544,272,176.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,880,544,272,176.39/726,638.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,964,204.73
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