Finding the Third Proportional to 771,403.50 and 1,156,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,403.50 and 1,156,356 is: 1,733,410.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,403.50 : 1,156,356 = 1,156,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,403.50/1,156,356 = 1,156,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,403.50x = 1,156,356 × 1,156,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,403.50x = 1,337,159,198,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,159,198,736/771,403.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,733,410.85
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