Finding the Third Proportional to 745,957.50 and 1,609,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,957.50 and 1,609,851 is: 3,474,219.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,957.50 : 1,609,851 = 1,609,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,957.50/1,609,851 = 1,609,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,957.50x = 1,609,851 × 1,609,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,957.50x = 2,591,620,242,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,620,242,201/745,957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,474,219.70
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