Finding the Third Proportional to 778,085 and 1,594,575.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,085 and 1,594,575.50 is: 3,267,857.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,085 : 1,594,575.50 = 1,594,575.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,085/1,594,575.50 = 1,594,575.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,085x = 1,594,575.50 × 1,594,575.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,085x = 2,542,671,025,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,542,671,025,200.25/778,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,267,857.66
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