Finding the Third Proportional to 749,191.99 and 1,618,268.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,191.99 and 1,618,268.91 is: 3,495,491.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,191.99 : 1,618,268.91 = 1,618,268.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,191.99/1,618,268.91 = 1,618,268.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,191.99x = 1,618,268.91 × 1,618,268.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,191.99x = 2,618,794,252,935.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,618,794,252,935.57/749,191.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,491.52
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