Finding the Third Proportional to 791,979.75 and 1,741,377.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,979.75 and 1,741,377.75 is: 3,828,881.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,979.75 : 1,741,377.75 = 1,741,377.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,979.75/1,741,377.75 = 1,741,377.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,979.75x = 1,741,377.75 × 1,741,377.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,979.75x = 3,032,396,468,195.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,032,396,468,195.06/791,979.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,828,881.32
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