Finding the Third Proportional to 769,448 and 1,320,242.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 769,448 and 1,320,242.50 is: 2,265,312.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,448 : 1,320,242.50 = 1,320,242.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,448/1,320,242.50 = 1,320,242.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,448x = 1,320,242.50 × 1,320,242.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,448x = 1,743,040,258,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,040,258,806.25/769,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,265,312.61
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