Finding the Third Proportional to 512,698.50 and 1,104,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,698.50 and 1,104,286.50 is: 2,378,490.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,698.50 : 1,104,286.50 = 1,104,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,698.50/1,104,286.50 = 1,104,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,698.50x = 1,104,286.50 × 1,104,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,698.50x = 1,219,448,674,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,448,674,082.25/512,698.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378,490.82
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