Finding the Third Proportional to 769,282.50 and 1,674,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 769,282.50 and 1,674,024 is: 3,642,818.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,282.50 : 1,674,024 = 1,674,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,282.50/1,674,024 = 1,674,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,282.50x = 1,674,024 × 1,674,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,282.50x = 2,802,356,352,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,356,352,576/769,282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,642,818.28
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