Finding the Third Proportional to 742,279.50 and 1,626,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,279.50 and 1,626,425 is: 3,563,695.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,279.50 : 1,626,425 = 1,626,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,279.50/1,626,425 = 1,626,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,279.50x = 1,626,425 × 1,626,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,279.50x = 2,645,258,280,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,645,258,280,625/742,279.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,695.72
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