Finding the Third Proportional to 728,454.50 and 1,584,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,454.50 and 1,584,504 is: 3,446,547.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,454.50 : 1,584,504 = 1,584,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,454.50/1,584,504 = 1,584,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,454.50x = 1,584,504 × 1,584,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,454.50x = 2,510,652,926,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,510,652,926,016/728,454.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,547.35
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