Finding the Third Proportional to 775,536 and 1,640,491.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,536 and 1,640,491.50 is: 3,470,132.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,536 : 1,640,491.50 = 1,640,491.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,536/1,640,491.50 = 1,640,491.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,536x = 1,640,491.50 × 1,640,491.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,536x = 2,691,212,361,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,212,361,572.25/775,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470,132.09
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