Finding the Third Proportional to 512,613 and 1,186,708.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,613 and 1,186,708.50 is: 2,747,251.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,613 : 1,186,708.50 = 1,186,708.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,613/1,186,708.50 = 1,186,708.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,613x = 1,186,708.50 × 1,186,708.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,613x = 1,408,277,063,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,408,277,063,972.25/512,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,747,251.95
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