Finding the Third Proportional to 741,717 and 1,522,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,717 and 1,522,753.50 is: 3,126,230.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,717 : 1,522,753.50 = 1,522,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,717/1,522,753.50 = 1,522,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,717x = 1,522,753.50 × 1,522,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,717x = 2,318,778,221,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,778,221,762.25/741,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,230.38
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