Finding the Third Proportional to 483,730.88 and 1,129,591.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,730.88 and 1,129,591.13 is: 2,637,781.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,730.88 : 1,129,591.13 = 1,129,591.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,730.88/1,129,591.13 = 1,129,591.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,730.88x = 1,129,591.13 × 1,129,591.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,730.88x = 1,275,976,109,678.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,976,109,678.77/483,730.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,781.00
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