Finding the Third Proportional to 788,178.94 and 1,639,261.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,178.94 and 1,639,261.97 is: 3,409,352.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,178.94 : 1,639,261.97 = 1,639,261.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,178.94/1,639,261.97 = 1,639,261.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,178.94x = 1,639,261.97 × 1,639,261.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,178.94x = 2,687,179,802,190.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,687,179,802,190.13/788,178.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,409,352.46
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