Finding the Third Proportional to 727,980.75 and 1,581,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,980.75 and 1,581,714 is: 3,436,655.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,980.75 : 1,581,714 = 1,581,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,980.75/1,581,714 = 1,581,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,980.75x = 1,581,714 × 1,581,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,980.75x = 2,501,819,177,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,501,819,177,796/727,980.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,436,655.68
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