Finding the Third Proportional to 799,551.84 and 1,731,963.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,551.84 and 1,731,963.94 is: 3,751,725.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,551.84 : 1,731,963.94 = 1,731,963.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,551.84/1,731,963.94 = 1,731,963.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,551.84x = 1,731,963.94 × 1,731,963.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,551.84x = 2,999,699,080,800.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,999,699,080,800.50/799,551.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,751,725.55
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