Finding the Third Proportional to 500,866.50 and 1,113,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,866.50 and 1,113,702 is: 2,476,372.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,866.50 : 1,113,702 = 1,113,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,866.50/1,113,702 = 1,113,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,866.50x = 1,113,702 × 1,113,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,866.50x = 1,240,332,144,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,332,144,804/500,866.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,476,372.74
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