Finding the Third Proportional to 765,541.13 and 1,609,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,541.13 and 1,609,449.75 is: 3,383,656.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,541.13 : 1,609,449.75 = 1,609,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,541.13/1,609,449.75 = 1,609,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,541.13x = 1,609,449.75 × 1,609,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,541.13x = 2,590,328,497,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,590,328,497,775.06/765,541.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,383,656.88
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