Finding the Third Proportional to 754,098.25 and 1,778,635.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,098.25 and 1,778,635.75 is: 4,195,136.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,098.25 : 1,778,635.75 = 1,778,635.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,098.25/1,778,635.75 = 1,778,635.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,098.25x = 1,778,635.75 × 1,778,635.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,098.25x = 3,163,545,131,178.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,163,545,131,178.06/754,098.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,195,136.55
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