Finding the Third Proportional to 790,515 and 1,183,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,515 and 1,183,618.50 is: 1,772,202.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,515 : 1,183,618.50 = 1,183,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,515/1,183,618.50 = 1,183,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,515x = 1,183,618.50 × 1,183,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,515x = 1,400,952,753,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,952,753,542.25/790,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,202.62
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