Finding the Third Proportional to 815,865.75 and 1,767,327.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,865.75 and 1,767,327.75 is: 3,828,383.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,865.75 : 1,767,327.75 = 1,767,327.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,865.75/1,767,327.75 = 1,767,327.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,865.75x = 1,767,327.75 × 1,767,327.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,865.75x = 3,123,447,375,920.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,123,447,375,920.06/815,865.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,828,383.99
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