Finding the Third Proportional to 747,286.50 and 1,189,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,286.50 and 1,189,653 is: 1,893,884.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,286.50 : 1,189,653 = 1,189,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,286.50/1,189,653 = 1,189,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,286.50x = 1,189,653 × 1,189,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,286.50x = 1,415,274,260,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,274,260,409/747,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,884.42
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