Finding the Third Proportional to 758,721 and 1,587,585.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,721 and 1,587,585.75 is: 3,321,943.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,721 : 1,587,585.75 = 1,587,585.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,721/1,587,585.75 = 1,587,585.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,721x = 1,587,585.75 × 1,587,585.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,721x = 2,520,428,513,603.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,428,513,603.06/758,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,321,943.79
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