Finding the Third Proportional to 848,278.50 and 1,755,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,278.50 and 1,755,603 is: 3,633,408.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,278.50 : 1,755,603 = 1,755,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,278.50/1,755,603 = 1,755,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,278.50x = 1,755,603 × 1,755,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,278.50x = 3,082,141,893,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,082,141,893,609/848,278.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,633,408.01
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