Finding the Third Proportional to 792,048 and 1,703,509.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,048 and 1,703,509.50 is: 3,663,849.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,048 : 1,703,509.50 = 1,703,509.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,048/1,703,509.50 = 1,703,509.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,048x = 1,703,509.50 × 1,703,509.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,048x = 2,901,944,616,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,944,616,590.25/792,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,663,849.43
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