Finding the Third Proportional to 738,112.50 and 1,614,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,112.50 and 1,614,087 is: 3,529,647.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,112.50 : 1,614,087 = 1,614,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,112.50/1,614,087 = 1,614,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,112.50x = 1,614,087 × 1,614,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,112.50x = 2,605,276,843,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,605,276,843,569/738,112.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,529,647.37
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