Finding the Third Proportional to 751,135.50 and 1,591,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,135.50 and 1,591,664 is: 3,372,752.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,135.50 : 1,591,664 = 1,591,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,135.50/1,591,664 = 1,591,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,135.50x = 1,591,664 × 1,591,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,135.50x = 2,533,394,288,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,533,394,288,896/751,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,372,752.70
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