Finding the Third Proportional to 761,517.70 and 1,672,482.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,517.70 and 1,672,482.94 is: 3,673,189.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,517.70 : 1,672,482.94 = 1,672,482.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,517.70/1,672,482.94 = 1,672,482.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,517.70x = 1,672,482.94 × 1,672,482.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,517.70x = 2,797,199,176,228.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,797,199,176,228.63/761,517.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,673,189.95
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