Finding the Third Proportional to 497,313.50 and 1,073,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,313.50 and 1,073,251 is: 2,316,180.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,313.50 : 1,073,251 = 1,073,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,313.50/1,073,251 = 1,073,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,313.50x = 1,073,251 × 1,073,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,313.50x = 1,151,867,709,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,867,709,001/497,313.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,180.25
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