Finding the Third Proportional to 738,436.50 and 1,613,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,436.50 and 1,613,547 is: 3,525,738.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,436.50 : 1,613,547 = 1,613,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,436.50/1,613,547 = 1,613,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,436.50x = 1,613,547 × 1,613,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,436.50x = 2,603,533,921,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,603,533,921,209/738,436.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,525,738.40
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