Finding the Third Proportional to 792,211.50 and 1,729,581.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,211.50 and 1,729,581.75 is: 3,776,078.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,211.50 : 1,729,581.75 = 1,729,581.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,211.50/1,729,581.75 = 1,729,581.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,211.50x = 1,729,581.75 × 1,729,581.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,211.50x = 2,991,453,029,933.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,991,453,029,933.06/792,211.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,776,078.77
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