Finding the Third Proportional to 769,444.50 and 1,320,237.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 769,444.50 and 1,320,237.75 is: 2,265,306.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,444.50 : 1,320,237.75 = 1,320,237.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,444.50/1,320,237.75 = 1,320,237.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,444.50x = 1,320,237.75 × 1,320,237.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,444.50x = 1,743,027,716,525.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,027,716,525.06/769,444.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,265,306.62
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