Finding the Third Proportional to 506,451 and 1,183,183.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,451 and 1,183,183.50 is: 2,764,182.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,451 : 1,183,183.50 = 1,183,183.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,451/1,183,183.50 = 1,183,183.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,451x = 1,183,183.50 × 1,183,183.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,451x = 1,399,923,194,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,399,923,194,672.25/506,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,764,182.90
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