Finding the Third Proportional to 763,112 and 1,659,084.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,112 and 1,659,084.50 is: 3,607,021.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,112 : 1,659,084.50 = 1,659,084.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,112/1,659,084.50 = 1,659,084.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,112x = 1,659,084.50 × 1,659,084.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,112x = 2,752,561,378,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,561,378,140.25/763,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,607,021.48
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