Finding the Third Proportional to 732,558 and 1,583,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,558 and 1,583,545.50 is: 3,423,095.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,558 : 1,583,545.50 = 1,583,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,558/1,583,545.50 = 1,583,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,558x = 1,583,545.50 × 1,583,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,558x = 2,507,616,350,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,616,350,570.25/732,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,423,095.99
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