Finding the Third Proportional to 735,557.63 and 1,587,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 735,557.63 and 1,587,231 is: 3,425,023.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735,557.63 : 1,587,231 = 1,587,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735,557.63/1,587,231 = 1,587,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735,557.63x = 1,587,231 × 1,587,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735,557.63x = 2,519,302,247,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,302,247,361/735,557.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,425,023.63
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