Finding the Third Proportional to 752,176.88 and 1,587,378.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,176.88 and 1,587,378.75 is: 3,349,971.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,176.88 : 1,587,378.75 = 1,587,378.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,176.88/1,587,378.75 = 1,587,378.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,176.88x = 1,587,378.75 × 1,587,378.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,176.88x = 2,519,771,295,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,771,295,951.56/752,176.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,349,971.77
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