Finding the Third Proportional to 761,553.50 and 1,672,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,553.50 and 1,672,584 is: 3,673,461.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,553.50 : 1,672,584 = 1,672,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,553.50/1,672,584 = 1,672,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,553.50x = 1,672,584 × 1,672,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,553.50x = 2,797,537,237,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,797,537,237,056/761,553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,673,461.20
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