Finding the Third Proportional to 774,379.50 and 1,660,857.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,379.50 and 1,660,857.75 is: 3,562,140.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,379.50 : 1,660,857.75 = 1,660,857.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,379.50/1,660,857.75 = 1,660,857.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,379.50x = 1,660,857.75 × 1,660,857.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,379.50x = 2,758,448,465,735.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,448,465,735.06/774,379.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,562,140.35
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