Finding the Third Proportional to 751,957.88 and 1,565,879.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,957.88 and 1,565,879.63 is: 3,260,793.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,957.88 : 1,565,879.63 = 1,565,879.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,957.88/1,565,879.63 = 1,565,879.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,957.88x = 1,565,879.63 × 1,565,879.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,957.88x = 2,451,978,999,990.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,978,999,990.14/751,957.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,793.03
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