Finding the Third Proportional to 824,651 and 1,717,557.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 824,651 and 1,717,557.75 is: 3,577,276.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824,651 : 1,717,557.75 = 1,717,557.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824,651/1,717,557.75 = 1,717,557.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824,651x = 1,717,557.75 × 1,717,557.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824,651x = 2,950,004,624,585.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,004,624,585.06/824,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,276.48
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