Finding the Third Proportional to 762,324 and 1,122,367.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,324 and 1,122,367.50 is: 1,652,458.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,324 : 1,122,367.50 = 1,122,367.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,324/1,122,367.50 = 1,122,367.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,324x = 1,122,367.50 × 1,122,367.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,324x = 1,259,708,805,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,708,805,056.25/762,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,652,458.54
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