Finding the Third Proportional to 505,530 and 1,099,633.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,530 and 1,099,633.50 is: 2,391,932.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,530 : 1,099,633.50 = 1,099,633.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,530/1,099,633.50 = 1,099,633.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,530x = 1,099,633.50 × 1,099,633.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,530x = 1,209,193,834,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,193,834,322.25/505,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391,932.89
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