Finding the Third Proportional to 770,169.13 and 1,717,424.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,169.13 and 1,717,424.88 is: 3,829,740.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,169.13 : 1,717,424.88 = 1,717,424.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,169.13/1,717,424.88 = 1,717,424.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,169.13x = 1,717,424.88 × 1,717,424.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,169.13x = 2,949,548,201,268.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,548,201,268.77/770,169.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,829,740.90
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