Finding the Third Proportional to 780,205.50 and 1,703,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,205.50 and 1,703,295 is: 3,718,525.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,205.50 : 1,703,295 = 1,703,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,205.50/1,703,295 = 1,703,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,205.50x = 1,703,295 × 1,703,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,205.50x = 2,901,213,857,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,213,857,025/780,205.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,718,525.26
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