Finding the Third Proportional to 762,574.50 and 1,660,780.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,574.50 and 1,660,780.13 is: 3,616,945.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,574.50 : 1,660,780.13 = 1,660,780.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,574.50/1,660,780.13 = 1,660,780.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,574.50x = 1,660,780.13 × 1,660,780.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,574.50x = 2,758,190,623,595.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,190,623,595.02/762,574.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,945.79
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