Finding the Third Proportional to 768,185 and 1,678,251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,185 and 1,678,251.50 is: 3,666,471.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,185 : 1,678,251.50 = 1,678,251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,185/1,678,251.50 = 1,678,251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,185x = 1,678,251.50 × 1,678,251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,185x = 2,816,528,097,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,816,528,097,252.25/768,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,666,471.09
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