Finding the Third Proportional to 757,657.50 and 1,176,325.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,657.50 and 1,176,325.50 is: 1,826,341.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,657.50 : 1,176,325.50 = 1,176,325.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,657.50/1,176,325.50 = 1,176,325.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,657.50x = 1,176,325.50 × 1,176,325.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,657.50x = 1,383,741,681,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,741,681,950.25/757,657.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,341.96
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