Finding the Third Proportional to 818,795.50 and 1,777,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,795.50 and 1,777,451 is: 3,858,511.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,795.50 : 1,777,451 = 1,777,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,795.50/1,777,451 = 1,777,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,795.50x = 1,777,451 × 1,777,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,795.50x = 3,159,332,057,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,159,332,057,401/818,795.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,858,511.75
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