Finding the Third Proportional to 747,073.50 and 1,121,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,073.50 and 1,121,375 is: 1,683,210.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,073.50 : 1,121,375 = 1,121,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,073.50/1,121,375 = 1,121,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,073.50x = 1,121,375 × 1,121,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,073.50x = 1,257,481,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,481,890,625/747,073.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,210.41
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