Finding the Third Proportional to 792,138 and 1,710,537.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,138 and 1,710,537.50 is: 3,693,723.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,138 : 1,710,537.50 = 1,710,537.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,138/1,710,537.50 = 1,710,537.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,138x = 1,710,537.50 × 1,710,537.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,138x = 2,925,938,538,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,925,938,538,906.25/792,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,723.24
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