Finding the Third Proportional to 742,276.13 and 1,626,418.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,276.13 and 1,626,418.13 is: 3,563,681.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,276.13 : 1,626,418.13 = 1,626,418.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,276.13/1,626,418.13 = 1,626,418.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,276.13x = 1,626,418.13 × 1,626,418.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,276.13x = 2,645,235,917,328.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,645,235,917,328.52/742,276.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,681.80
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