Finding the Third Proportional to 708,783.75 and 1,666,072.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,783.75 and 1,666,072.13 is: 3,916,280.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,783.75 : 1,666,072.13 = 1,666,072.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,783.75/1,666,072.13 = 1,666,072.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,783.75x = 1,666,072.13 × 1,666,072.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,783.75x = 2,775,796,325,702.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,775,796,325,702.02/708,783.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,916,280.99
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