Finding the Third Proportional to 763,135.50 and 1,507,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,135.50 and 1,507,065 is: 2,976,201.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,135.50 : 1,507,065 = 1,507,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,135.50/1,507,065 = 1,507,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,135.50x = 1,507,065 × 1,507,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,135.50x = 2,271,244,914,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,271,244,914,225/763,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,976,201.36
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