Finding the Third Proportional to 473,844 and 1,118,584.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,844 and 1,118,584.50 is: 2,640,597.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,844 : 1,118,584.50 = 1,118,584.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,844/1,118,584.50 = 1,118,584.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,844x = 1,118,584.50 × 1,118,584.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,844x = 1,251,231,283,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,231,283,640.25/473,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,597.50
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