Finding the Third Proportional to 809,638.98 and 1,731,378.80
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Solution
The third proportional to 809,638.98 and 1,731,378.80 is: 3,702,480.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
809,638.98 : 1,731,378.80 = 1,731,378.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
809,638.98/1,731,378.80 = 1,731,378.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
809,638.98x = 1,731,378.80 × 1,731,378.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
809,638.98x = 2,997,672,538,268.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,997,672,538,268.32/809,638.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,702,480.50
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