Finding the Third Proportional to 795,888.19 and 1,717,815.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 795,888.19 and 1,717,815.94 is: 3,707,671.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795,888.19 : 1,717,815.94 = 1,717,815.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795,888.19/1,717,815.94 = 1,717,815.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795,888.19x = 1,717,815.94 × 1,717,815.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795,888.19x = 2,950,891,595,129.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,891,595,129.00/795,888.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,707,671.05
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