Finding the Third Proportional to 502,289.25 and 1,102,125.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,289.25 and 1,102,125.75 is: 2,418,290.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,289.25 : 1,102,125.75 = 1,102,125.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,289.25/1,102,125.75 = 1,102,125.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,289.25x = 1,102,125.75 × 1,102,125.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,289.25x = 1,214,681,168,813.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,681,168,813.06/502,289.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,418,290.20
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