Finding the Third Proportional to 780,246.42 and 1,684,126.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,246.42 and 1,684,126.69 is: 3,635,111.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,246.42 : 1,684,126.69 = 1,684,126.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,246.42/1,684,126.69 = 1,684,126.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,246.42x = 1,684,126.69 × 1,684,126.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,246.42x = 2,836,282,699,549.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,836,282,699,549.72/780,246.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,635,111.45
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