Finding the Third Proportional to 749,338.50 and 1,577,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,338.50 and 1,577,001 is: 3,318,836.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,338.50 : 1,577,001 = 1,577,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,338.50/1,577,001 = 1,577,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,338.50x = 1,577,001 × 1,577,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,338.50x = 2,486,932,154,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,932,154,001/749,338.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,318,836.75
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