Finding the Third Proportional to 755,622.50 and 1,596,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,622.50 and 1,596,533 is: 3,373,268.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,622.50 : 1,596,533 = 1,596,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,622.50/1,596,533 = 1,596,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,622.50x = 1,596,533 × 1,596,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,622.50x = 2,548,917,620,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,548,917,620,089/755,622.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,373,268.56
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