Finding the Third Proportional to 738,878.75 and 1,591,739.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,878.75 and 1,591,739.75 is: 3,429,027.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,878.75 : 1,591,739.75 = 1,591,739.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,878.75/1,591,739.75 = 1,591,739.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,878.75x = 1,591,739.75 × 1,591,739.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,878.75x = 2,533,635,431,730.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,533,635,431,730.06/738,878.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,429,027.34
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