Finding the Third Proportional to 770,067.50 and 1,197,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,067.50 and 1,197,103 is: 1,860,948.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,067.50 : 1,197,103 = 1,197,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,067.50/1,197,103 = 1,197,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,067.50x = 1,197,103 × 1,197,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,067.50x = 1,433,055,592,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,055,592,609/770,067.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,860,948.02
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