Finding the Third Proportional to 748,151.50 and 1,160,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,151.50 and 1,160,824 is: 1,801,122.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,151.50 : 1,160,824 = 1,160,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,151.50/1,160,824 = 1,160,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,151.50x = 1,160,824 × 1,160,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,151.50x = 1,347,512,358,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,512,358,976/748,151.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,801,122.31
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