Finding the Third Proportional to 802,630 and 1,175,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,630 and 1,175,149.50 is: 1,720,564.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,630 : 1,175,149.50 = 1,175,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,630/1,175,149.50 = 1,175,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,630x = 1,175,149.50 × 1,175,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,630x = 1,380,976,347,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,380,976,347,350.25/802,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,564.08
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