Finding the Third Proportional to 727,177.50 and 978,204.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,177.50 and 978,204.09 is: 1,315,886.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,177.50 : 978,204.09 = 978,204.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,177.50/978,204.09 = 978,204.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,177.50x = 978,204.09 × 978,204.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,177.50x = 956,883,249,029.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,883,249,029.26/727,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,886.77
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