Finding the Third Proportional to 755,624 and 1,596,535.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,624 and 1,596,535.50 is: 3,373,272.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,624 : 1,596,535.50 = 1,596,535.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,624/1,596,535.50 = 1,596,535.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,624x = 1,596,535.50 × 1,596,535.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,624x = 2,548,925,602,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,548,925,602,760.25/755,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,373,272.42
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