Finding the Third Proportional to 828,772.50 and 1,169,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,772.50 and 1,169,807 is: 1,651,174.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,772.50 : 1,169,807 = 1,169,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,772.50/1,169,807 = 1,169,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,772.50x = 1,169,807 × 1,169,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,772.50x = 1,368,448,417,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,448,417,249/828,772.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,174.98
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