Finding the Third Proportional to 762,744 and 1,035,901.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,744 and 1,035,901.50 is: 1,406,883.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,744 : 1,035,901.50 = 1,035,901.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,744/1,035,901.50 = 1,035,901.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,744x = 1,035,901.50 × 1,035,901.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,744x = 1,073,091,917,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,091,917,702.25/762,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,883.46
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