Finding the Third Proportional to 749,997.50 and 1,161,609.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,997.50 and 1,161,609.75 is: 1,799,122.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,997.50 : 1,161,609.75 = 1,161,609.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,997.50/1,161,609.75 = 1,161,609.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,997.50x = 1,161,609.75 × 1,161,609.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,997.50x = 1,349,337,211,295.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,337,211,295.06/749,997.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,122.28
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