Finding the Third Proportional to 744,930 and 1,153,231.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,930 and 1,153,231.50 is: 1,785,325.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,930 : 1,153,231.50 = 1,153,231.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,930/1,153,231.50 = 1,153,231.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,930x = 1,153,231.50 × 1,153,231.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,930x = 1,329,942,892,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,942,892,592.25/744,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,325.99
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