Finding the Third Proportional to 759,129.75 and 1,146,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,129.75 and 1,146,537 is: 1,731,650.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,129.75 : 1,146,537 = 1,146,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,129.75/1,146,537 = 1,146,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,129.75x = 1,146,537 × 1,146,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,129.75x = 1,314,547,092,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,547,092,369/759,129.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,650.08
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