Finding the Third Proportional to 751,860 and 1,165,967.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,860 and 1,165,967.50 is: 1,808,156.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,860 : 1,165,967.50 = 1,165,967.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,860/1,165,967.50 = 1,165,967.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,860x = 1,165,967.50 × 1,165,967.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,860x = 1,359,480,211,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,480,211,056.25/751,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,808,156.05
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