Finding the Third Proportional to 727,652.25 and 1,530,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,652.25 and 1,530,702 is: 3,220,011.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,652.25 : 1,530,702 = 1,530,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,652.25/1,530,702 = 1,530,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,652.25x = 1,530,702 × 1,530,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,652.25x = 2,343,048,612,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,343,048,612,804/727,652.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,011.50
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