Finding the Third Proportional to 758,052 and 1,642,150.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,052 and 1,642,150.13 is: 3,557,350.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,052 : 1,642,150.13 = 1,642,150.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,052/1,642,150.13 = 1,642,150.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,052x = 1,642,150.13 × 1,642,150.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,052x = 2,696,657,033,037.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,696,657,033,037.52/758,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,557,350.99
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