Finding the Third Proportional to 794,740.50 and 1,703,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,740.50 and 1,703,115 is: 3,649,745.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,740.50 : 1,703,115 = 1,703,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,740.50/1,703,115 = 1,703,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,740.50x = 1,703,115 × 1,703,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,740.50x = 2,900,600,703,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,900,600,703,225/794,740.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,649,745.68
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