Finding the Third Proportional to 750,168 and 1,071,974.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,168 and 1,071,974.25 is: 1,531,828.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,168 : 1,071,974.25 = 1,071,974.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,168/1,071,974.25 = 1,071,974.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,168x = 1,071,974.25 × 1,071,974.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,168x = 1,149,128,792,663.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,149,128,792,663.06/750,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,828.59
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