Finding the Third Proportional to 796,250.50 and 1,732,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,250.50 and 1,732,464 is: 3,769,456.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,250.50 : 1,732,464 = 1,732,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,250.50/1,732,464 = 1,732,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,250.50x = 1,732,464 × 1,732,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,250.50x = 3,001,431,511,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,001,431,511,296/796,250.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,769,456.36
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