Finding the Third Proportional to 710,760 and 1,677,856.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,760 and 1,677,856.50 is: 3,960,834.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,760 : 1,677,856.50 = 1,677,856.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,760/1,677,856.50 = 1,677,856.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,760x = 1,677,856.50 × 1,677,856.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,760x = 2,815,202,434,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,202,434,592.25/710,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,960,834.09
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