Finding the Third Proportional to 777,735 and 1,617,549.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,735 and 1,617,549.75 is: 3,364,214.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,735 : 1,617,549.75 = 1,617,549.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,735/1,617,549.75 = 1,617,549.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,735x = 1,617,549.75 × 1,617,549.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,735x = 2,616,467,193,725.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,467,193,725.06/777,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364,214.28
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