Finding the Third Proportional to 736,178.63 and 1,557,237.66
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,178.63 and 1,557,237.66 is: 3,294,022.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,178.63 : 1,557,237.66 = 1,557,237.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,178.63/1,557,237.66 = 1,557,237.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,178.63x = 1,557,237.66 × 1,557,237.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,178.63x = 2,424,989,118,042.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,989,118,042.99/736,178.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,294,022.72
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