Finding the Third Proportional to 758,197.50 and 1,633,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,197.50 and 1,633,899 is: 3,521,016.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,197.50 : 1,633,899 = 1,633,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,197.50/1,633,899 = 1,633,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,197.50x = 1,633,899 × 1,633,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,197.50x = 2,669,625,942,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,669,625,942,201/758,197.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,521,016.55
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