Finding the Third Proportional to 748,059.75 and 1,549,329.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,059.75 and 1,549,329.75 is: 3,208,864.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,059.75 : 1,549,329.75 = 1,549,329.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,059.75/1,549,329.75 = 1,549,329.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,059.75x = 1,549,329.75 × 1,549,329.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,059.75x = 2,400,422,674,235.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,400,422,674,235.06/748,059.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,208,864.90
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