Finding the Third Proportional to 785,512.50 and 1,691,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,512.50 and 1,691,310 is: 3,641,609.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,512.50 : 1,691,310 = 1,691,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,512.50/1,691,310 = 1,691,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,512.50x = 1,691,310 × 1,691,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,512.50x = 2,860,529,516,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,860,529,516,100/785,512.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,609.16
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