Finding the Third Proportional to 736,796.25 and 1,585,640.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,796.25 and 1,585,640.81 is: 3,412,418.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,796.25 : 1,585,640.81 = 1,585,640.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,796.25/1,585,640.81 = 1,585,640.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,796.25x = 1,585,640.81 × 1,585,640.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,796.25x = 2,514,256,786,265.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,514,256,786,265.66/736,796.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,418.00
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