Finding the Third Proportional to 797,516.50 and 1,750,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,516.50 and 1,750,036 is: 3,840,203.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,516.50 : 1,750,036 = 1,750,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,516.50/1,750,036 = 1,750,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,516.50x = 1,750,036 × 1,750,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,516.50x = 3,062,626,001,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,626,001,296/797,516.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,840,203.93
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