Finding the Third Proportional to 791,648 and 1,725,382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,648 and 1,725,382.50 is: 3,760,439.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,648 : 1,725,382.50 = 1,725,382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,648/1,725,382.50 = 1,725,382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,648x = 1,725,382.50 × 1,725,382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,648x = 2,976,944,771,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,944,771,306.25/791,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,760,439.96
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