Finding the Third Proportional to 740,047.50 and 1,618,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,047.50 and 1,618,497 is: 3,539,681.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,047.50 : 1,618,497 = 1,618,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,047.50/1,618,497 = 1,618,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,047.50x = 1,618,497 × 1,618,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,047.50x = 2,619,532,539,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,619,532,539,009/740,047.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,539,681.63
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