Finding the Third Proportional to 787,173.75 and 1,630,356.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,173.75 and 1,630,356.75 is: 3,376,717.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,173.75 : 1,630,356.75 = 1,630,356.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,173.75/1,630,356.75 = 1,630,356.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,173.75x = 1,630,356.75 × 1,630,356.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,173.75x = 2,658,063,132,270.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,063,132,270.56/787,173.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,376,717.19
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