Finding the Third Proportional to 777,027.50 and 1,585,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,027.50 and 1,585,653 is: 3,235,786.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,027.50 : 1,585,653 = 1,585,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,027.50/1,585,653 = 1,585,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,027.50x = 1,585,653 × 1,585,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,027.50x = 2,514,295,436,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,514,295,436,409/777,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,786.94
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