Finding the Third Proportional to 836,757 and 1,717,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,757 and 1,717,618.50 is: 3,525,770.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,757 : 1,717,618.50 = 1,717,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,757/1,717,618.50 = 1,717,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,757x = 1,717,618.50 × 1,717,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,757x = 2,950,213,311,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,213,311,542.25/836,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,525,770.70
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