Finding the Third Proportional to 732,492 and 1,134,049.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,492 and 1,134,049.50 is: 1,755,743.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,492 : 1,134,049.50 = 1,134,049.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,492/1,134,049.50 = 1,134,049.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,492x = 1,134,049.50 × 1,134,049.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,492x = 1,286,068,268,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,068,268,450.25/732,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,743.77
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