Finding the Third Proportional to 750,342 and 1,642,987.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,342 and 1,642,987.50 is: 3,597,570.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,342 : 1,642,987.50 = 1,642,987.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,342/1,642,987.50 = 1,642,987.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,342x = 1,642,987.50 × 1,642,987.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,342x = 2,699,407,925,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,699,407,925,156.25/750,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,597,570.07
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