Finding the Third Proportional to 508,063.50 and 1,115,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,063.50 and 1,115,767 is: 2,450,355.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,063.50 : 1,115,767 = 1,115,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,063.50/1,115,767 = 1,115,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,063.50x = 1,115,767 × 1,115,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,063.50x = 1,244,935,998,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,935,998,289/508,063.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,450,355.12
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