Finding the Third Proportional to 765,862.50 and 1,649,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,862.50 and 1,649,884.50 is: 3,554,317.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,862.50 : 1,649,884.50 = 1,649,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,862.50/1,649,884.50 = 1,649,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,862.50x = 1,649,884.50 × 1,649,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,862.50x = 2,722,118,863,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,722,118,863,340.25/765,862.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,554,317.99
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