Finding the Third Proportional to 737,388 and 1,009,165.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,388 and 1,009,165.50 is: 1,381,111.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,388 : 1,009,165.50 = 1,009,165.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,388/1,009,165.50 = 1,009,165.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,388x = 1,009,165.50 × 1,009,165.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,388x = 1,018,415,006,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,018,415,006,390.25/737,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,111.45
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