Finding the Third Proportional to 765,358.50 and 1,670,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,358.50 and 1,670,595 is: 3,646,510.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,358.50 : 1,670,595 = 1,670,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,358.50/1,670,595 = 1,670,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,358.50x = 1,670,595 × 1,670,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,358.50x = 2,790,887,654,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,887,654,025/765,358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,646,510.30
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