Finding the Third Proportional to 778,368 and 1,709,968.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,368 and 1,709,968.50 is: 3,756,567.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,368 : 1,709,968.50 = 1,709,968.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,368/1,709,968.50 = 1,709,968.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,368x = 1,709,968.50 × 1,709,968.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,368x = 2,923,992,270,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,923,992,270,992.25/778,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,756,567.94
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