Finding the Third Proportional to 512,679 and 1,121,848.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,679 and 1,121,848.50 is: 2,454,838.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,679 : 1,121,848.50 = 1,121,848.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,679/1,121,848.50 = 1,121,848.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,679x = 1,121,848.50 × 1,121,848.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,679x = 1,258,544,056,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,544,056,952.25/512,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,838.32
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