Finding the Third Proportional to 732,307.50 and 1,543,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,307.50 and 1,543,347 is: 3,252,622.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,307.50 : 1,543,347 = 1,543,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,307.50/1,543,347 = 1,543,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,307.50x = 1,543,347 × 1,543,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,307.50x = 2,381,919,962,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,381,919,962,409/732,307.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,622.65
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