Finding the Third Proportional to 787,879.50 and 1,718,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,879.50 and 1,718,337 is: 3,747,631.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,879.50 : 1,718,337 = 1,718,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,879.50/1,718,337 = 1,718,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,879.50x = 1,718,337 × 1,718,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,879.50x = 2,952,682,045,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,952,682,045,569/787,879.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,747,631.52
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