Finding the Third Proportional to 804,645 and 1,739,962.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,645 and 1,739,962.50 is: 3,762,490.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,645 : 1,739,962.50 = 1,739,962.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,645/1,739,962.50 = 1,739,962.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,645x = 1,739,962.50 × 1,739,962.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,645x = 3,027,469,501,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,027,469,501,406.25/804,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,490.91
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