Finding the Third Proportional to 783,125.50 and 1,658,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,125.50 and 1,658,909 is: 3,514,097.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,125.50 : 1,658,909 = 1,658,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,125.50/1,658,909 = 1,658,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,125.50x = 1,658,909 × 1,658,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,125.50x = 2,751,979,070,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,751,979,070,281/783,125.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,514,097.13
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