Finding the Third Proportional to 760,144.50 and 1,652,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,144.50 and 1,652,598 is: 3,592,843.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,144.50 : 1,652,598 = 1,652,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,144.50/1,652,598 = 1,652,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,144.50x = 1,652,598 × 1,652,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,144.50x = 2,731,080,149,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,731,080,149,604/760,144.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,592,843.40
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