Finding the Third Proportional to 797,438.25 and 1,749,867.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,438.25 and 1,749,867.75 is: 3,839,842.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,438.25 : 1,749,867.75 = 1,749,867.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,438.25/1,749,867.75 = 1,749,867.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,438.25x = 1,749,867.75 × 1,749,867.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,438.25x = 3,062,037,142,490.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,037,142,490.06/797,438.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,839,842.32
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