Finding the Third Proportional to 317,037.75 and 747,643.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,037.75 and 747,643.50 is: 1,763,104.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,037.75 : 747,643.50 = 747,643.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,037.75/747,643.50 = 747,643.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,037.75x = 747,643.50 × 747,643.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,037.75x = 558,970,803,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,970,803,092.25/317,037.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,104.88
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