Finding the Third Proportional to 771,153 and 1,152,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,153 and 1,152,193.50 is: 1,721,512.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,153 : 1,152,193.50 = 1,152,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,153/1,152,193.50 = 1,152,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,153x = 1,152,193.50 × 1,152,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,153x = 1,327,549,861,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,549,861,442.25/771,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,512.93
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