Finding the Third Proportional to 507,609 and 1,128,686.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,609 and 1,128,686.50 is: 2,509,674.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,609 : 1,128,686.50 = 1,128,686.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,609/1,128,686.50 = 1,128,686.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,609x = 1,128,686.50 × 1,128,686.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,609x = 1,273,933,215,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,933,215,282.25/507,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,674.21
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