Finding the Third Proportional to 701,812 and 1,115,707.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,812 and 1,115,707.50 is: 1,773,698.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,812 : 1,115,707.50 = 1,115,707.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,812/1,115,707.50 = 1,115,707.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,812x = 1,115,707.50 × 1,115,707.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,812x = 1,244,803,225,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,803,225,556.25/701,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,698.98
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