Finding the Third Proportional to 750,612.38 and 1,161,821.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,612.38 and 1,161,821.81 is: 1,798,304.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,612.38 : 1,161,821.81 = 1,161,821.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,612.38/1,161,821.81 = 1,161,821.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,612.38x = 1,161,821.81 × 1,161,821.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,612.38x = 1,349,829,924,000.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,829,924,000.79/750,612.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,304.92
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