Finding the Third Proportional to 770,338 and 1,717,701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,338 and 1,717,701.50 is: 3,830,134.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,338 : 1,717,701.50 = 1,717,701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,338/1,717,701.50 = 1,717,701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,338x = 1,717,701.50 × 1,717,701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,338x = 2,950,498,443,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,498,443,102.25/770,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,830,134.88
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