Finding the Third Proportional to 778,117.50 and 1,648,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,117.50 and 1,648,575 is: 3,492,788.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,117.50 : 1,648,575 = 1,648,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,117.50/1,648,575 = 1,648,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,117.50x = 1,648,575 × 1,648,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,117.50x = 2,717,799,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,717,799,530,625/778,117.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,492,788.08
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