Finding the Third Proportional to 756,475.88 and 1,639,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 756,475.88 and 1,639,029.75 is: 3,551,228.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756,475.88 : 1,639,029.75 = 1,639,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756,475.88/1,639,029.75 = 1,639,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756,475.88x = 1,639,029.75 × 1,639,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756,475.88x = 2,686,418,521,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,686,418,521,385.06/756,475.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,551,228.28
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