Finding the Third Proportional to 803,670 and 1,719,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,670 and 1,719,193.50 is: 3,677,661.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,670 : 1,719,193.50 = 1,719,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,670/1,719,193.50 = 1,719,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,670x = 1,719,193.50 × 1,719,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,670x = 2,955,626,290,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,626,290,442.25/803,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,677,661.59
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