Finding the Third Proportional to 825,730 and 1,162,777.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,730 and 1,162,777.50 is: 1,637,401.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,730 : 1,162,777.50 = 1,162,777.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,730/1,162,777.50 = 1,162,777.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,730x = 1,162,777.50 × 1,162,777.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,730x = 1,352,051,514,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,051,514,506.25/825,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,401.47
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