Finding the Third Proportional to 762,382.13 and 1,587,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,382.13 and 1,587,924 is: 3,307,399.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,382.13 : 1,587,924 = 1,587,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,382.13/1,587,924 = 1,587,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,382.13x = 1,587,924 × 1,587,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,382.13x = 2,521,502,629,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,502,629,776/762,382.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,307,399.99
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