Finding the Third Proportional to 749,695.50 and 1,071,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,695.50 and 1,071,318 is: 1,530,917.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,695.50 : 1,071,318 = 1,071,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,695.50/1,071,318 = 1,071,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,695.50x = 1,071,318 × 1,071,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,695.50x = 1,147,722,257,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,722,257,124/749,695.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,917.90
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