Finding the Third Proportional to 792,130.50 and 1,682,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,130.50 and 1,682,430 is: 3,573,364.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,130.50 : 1,682,430 = 1,682,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,130.50/1,682,430 = 1,682,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,130.50x = 1,682,430 × 1,682,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,130.50x = 2,830,570,704,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,570,704,900/792,130.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,573,364.12
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