Finding the Third Proportional to 787,572 and 1,717,690.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,572 and 1,717,690.50 is: 3,746,274.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,572 : 1,717,690.50 = 1,717,690.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,572/1,717,690.50 = 1,717,690.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,572x = 1,717,690.50 × 1,717,690.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,572x = 2,950,460,653,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,460,653,790.25/787,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,746,274.19
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