Finding the Third Proportional to 836,775.56 and 1,717,655.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,775.56 and 1,717,655.63 is: 3,525,844.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,775.56 : 1,717,655.63 = 1,717,655.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,775.56/1,717,655.63 = 1,717,655.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,775.56x = 1,717,655.63 × 1,717,655.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,775.56x = 2,950,340,846,094.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,340,846,094.14/836,775.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,525,844.90
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