Finding the Third Proportional to 748,202.50 and 1,601,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,202.50 and 1,601,453 is: 3,427,750.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,202.50 : 1,601,453 = 1,601,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,202.50/1,601,453 = 1,601,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,202.50x = 1,601,453 × 1,601,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,202.50x = 2,564,651,711,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,564,651,711,209/748,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,427,750.79
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