Finding the Third Proportional to 745,419 and 993,136.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,419 and 993,136.50 is: 1,323,175.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,419 : 993,136.50 = 993,136.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,419/993,136.50 = 993,136.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,419x = 993,136.50 × 993,136.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,419x = 986,320,107,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,320,107,632.25/745,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,175.43
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