Finding the Third Proportional to 728,766 and 1,504,210.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,766 and 1,504,210.50 is: 3,104,767.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,766 : 1,504,210.50 = 1,504,210.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,766/1,504,210.50 = 1,504,210.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,766x = 1,504,210.50 × 1,504,210.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,766x = 2,262,649,228,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,262,649,228,310.25/728,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,104,767.82
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