Finding the Third Proportional to 746,398.50 and 1,599,283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 746,398.50 and 1,599,283.50 is: 3,426,732.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746,398.50 : 1,599,283.50 = 1,599,283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746,398.50/1,599,283.50 = 1,599,283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746,398.50x = 1,599,283.50 × 1,599,283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746,398.50x = 2,557,707,713,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,557,707,713,372.25/746,398.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,732.12
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