Finding the Third Proportional to 791,730 and 1,867,099.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,730 and 1,867,099.50 is: 4,403,092.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,730 : 1,867,099.50 = 1,867,099.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,730/1,867,099.50 = 1,867,099.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,730x = 1,867,099.50 × 1,867,099.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,730x = 3,486,060,542,900.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,486,060,542,900.25/791,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,403,092.65
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