Finding the Third Proportional to 757,139.50 and 1,619,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,139.50 and 1,619,336 is: 3,463,363.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,139.50 : 1,619,336 = 1,619,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,139.50/1,619,336 = 1,619,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,139.50x = 1,619,336 × 1,619,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,139.50x = 2,622,249,080,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,249,080,896/757,139.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,463,363.20
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