Finding the Third Proportional to 748,617 and 1,623,346.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,617 and 1,623,346.50 is: 3,520,162.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,617 : 1,623,346.50 = 1,623,346.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,617/1,623,346.50 = 1,623,346.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,617x = 1,623,346.50 × 1,623,346.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,617x = 2,635,253,859,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,635,253,859,062.25/748,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,162.99
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