Finding the Third Proportional to 754,298 and 1,641,434.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,298 and 1,641,434.50 is: 3,571,940.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,298 : 1,641,434.50 = 1,641,434.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,298/1,641,434.50 = 1,641,434.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,298x = 1,641,434.50 × 1,641,434.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,298x = 2,694,307,217,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,694,307,217,790.25/754,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,571,940.03
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