Finding the Third Proportional to 771,985.50 and 1,701,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,985.50 and 1,701,029 is: 3,748,126.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,985.50 : 1,701,029 = 1,701,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,985.50/1,701,029 = 1,701,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,985.50x = 1,701,029 × 1,701,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,985.50x = 2,893,499,658,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,893,499,658,841/771,985.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,748,126.95
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