Finding the Third Proportional to 727,634.81 and 1,582,680.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,634.81 and 1,582,680.09 is: 3,442,490.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,634.81 : 1,582,680.09 = 1,582,680.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,634.81/1,582,680.09 = 1,582,680.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,634.81x = 1,582,680.09 × 1,582,680.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,634.81x = 2,504,876,279,152.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,504,876,279,152.51/727,634.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,442,490.98
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