Finding the Third Proportional to 783,117.50 and 1,246,102.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,117.50 and 1,246,102.50 is: 1,982,807.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,117.50 : 1,246,102.50 = 1,246,102.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,117.50/1,246,102.50 = 1,246,102.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,117.50x = 1,246,102.50 × 1,246,102.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,117.50x = 1,552,771,440,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,771,440,506.25/783,117.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,807.74
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