Finding the Third Proportional to 744,708.75 and 1,607,481.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,708.75 and 1,607,481.75 is: 3,469,809.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,708.75 : 1,607,481.75 = 1,607,481.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,708.75/1,607,481.75 = 1,607,481.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,708.75x = 1,607,481.75 × 1,607,481.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,708.75x = 2,583,997,576,583.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,583,997,576,583.06/744,708.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,469,809.61
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