Finding the Third Proportional to 763,587 and 1,725,175.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,587 and 1,725,175.50 is: 3,897,696.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,587 : 1,725,175.50 = 1,725,175.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,587/1,725,175.50 = 1,725,175.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,587x = 1,725,175.50 × 1,725,175.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,587x = 2,976,230,505,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,230,505,800.25/763,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,897,696.67
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