Finding the Third Proportional to 746,670 and 1,755,133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 746,670 and 1,755,133.50 is: 4,125,642.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746,670 : 1,755,133.50 = 1,755,133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746,670/1,755,133.50 = 1,755,133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746,670x = 1,755,133.50 × 1,755,133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746,670x = 3,080,493,602,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,080,493,602,822.25/746,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,125,642.66
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