Finding the Third Proportional to 503,628 and 1,081,798.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,628 and 1,081,798.50 is: 2,323,715.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,628 : 1,081,798.50 = 1,081,798.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,628/1,081,798.50 = 1,081,798.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,628x = 1,081,798.50 × 1,081,798.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,628x = 1,170,287,994,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,170,287,994,602.25/503,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,715.11
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