Finding the Third Proportional to 796,351.50 and 1,725,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,351.50 and 1,725,534 is: 3,738,886.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,351.50 : 1,725,534 = 1,725,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,351.50/1,725,534 = 1,725,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,351.50x = 1,725,534 × 1,725,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,351.50x = 2,977,467,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,977,467,585,156/796,351.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,738,886.14
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