Finding the Third Proportional to 750,744 and 1,163,434.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,744 and 1,163,434.50 is: 1,802,984.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,744 : 1,163,434.50 = 1,163,434.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,744/1,163,434.50 = 1,163,434.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,744x = 1,163,434.50 × 1,163,434.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,744x = 1,353,579,835,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,579,835,790.25/750,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,984.55
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