Finding the Third Proportional to 762,001.50 and 1,044,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,001.50 and 1,044,912 is: 1,432,859.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,001.50 : 1,044,912 = 1,044,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,001.50/1,044,912 = 1,044,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,001.50x = 1,044,912 × 1,044,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,001.50x = 1,091,841,087,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,091,841,087,744/762,001.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,859.50
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