Finding the Third Proportional to 780,006 and 1,676,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,006 and 1,676,431.50 is: 3,603,078.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,006 : 1,676,431.50 = 1,676,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,006/1,676,431.50 = 1,676,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,006x = 1,676,431.50 × 1,676,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,006x = 2,810,422,574,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,810,422,574,192.25/780,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,603,078.15
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