Finding the Third Proportional to 789,035.50 and 1,725,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,035.50 and 1,725,687 is: 3,774,222.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,035.50 : 1,725,687 = 1,725,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,035.50/1,725,687 = 1,725,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,035.50x = 1,725,687 × 1,725,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,035.50x = 2,977,995,621,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,977,995,621,969/789,035.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,774,222.61
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