Finding the Third Proportional to 739,464 and 1,513,972.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,464 and 1,513,972.50 is: 3,099,694.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,464 : 1,513,972.50 = 1,513,972.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,464/1,513,972.50 = 1,513,972.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,464x = 1,513,972.50 × 1,513,972.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,464x = 2,292,112,730,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,112,730,756.25/739,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,694.82
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