Finding the Third Proportional to 774,162 and 1,672,880.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,162 and 1,672,880.50 is: 3,614,914.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,162 : 1,672,880.50 = 1,672,880.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,162/1,672,880.50 = 1,672,880.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,162x = 1,672,880.50 × 1,672,880.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,162x = 2,798,529,167,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,798,529,167,280.25/774,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,614,914.15
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