Finding the Third Proportional to 828,337.50 and 1,811,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,337.50 and 1,811,763 is: 3,962,738.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,337.50 : 1,811,763 = 1,811,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,337.50/1,811,763 = 1,811,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,337.50x = 1,811,763 × 1,811,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,337.50x = 3,282,485,168,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,282,485,168,169/828,337.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,962,738.82
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