Finding the Third Proportional to 737,542.97 and 1,609,130.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,542.97 and 1,609,130.81 is: 3,510,713.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,542.97 : 1,609,130.81 = 1,609,130.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,542.97/1,609,130.81 = 1,609,130.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,542.97x = 1,609,130.81 × 1,609,130.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,542.97x = 2,589,301,971,736.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,589,301,971,736.91/737,542.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,510,713.38
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