Finding the Third Proportional to 748,024.50 and 1,603,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,024.50 and 1,603,212 is: 3,436,102.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,024.50 : 1,603,212 = 1,603,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,024.50/1,603,212 = 1,603,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,024.50x = 1,603,212 × 1,603,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,024.50x = 2,570,288,716,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,570,288,716,944/748,024.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,436,102.32
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