Finding the Third Proportional to 778,313.25 and 1,704,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,313.25 and 1,704,249 is: 3,731,742.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,313.25 : 1,704,249 = 1,704,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,313.25/1,704,249 = 1,704,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,313.25x = 1,704,249 × 1,704,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,313.25x = 2,904,464,654,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,904,464,654,001/778,313.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,731,742.53
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