Finding the Third Proportional to 789,277.50 and 1,704,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,277.50 and 1,704,855 is: 3,682,520.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,277.50 : 1,704,855 = 1,704,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,277.50/1,704,855 = 1,704,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,277.50x = 1,704,855 × 1,704,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,277.50x = 2,906,530,571,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,906,530,571,025/789,277.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,682,520.50
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