Finding the Third Proportional to 804,851.44 and 1,705,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,851.44 and 1,705,657.50 is: 3,614,663.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,851.44 : 1,705,657.50 = 1,705,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,851.44/1,705,657.50 = 1,705,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,851.44x = 1,705,657.50 × 1,705,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,851.44x = 2,909,267,507,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,267,507,306.25/804,851.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,614,663.99
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