Finding the Third Proportional to 512,898.75 and 1,187,367.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,898.75 and 1,187,367.75 is: 2,748,772.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,898.75 : 1,187,367.75 = 1,187,367.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,898.75/1,187,367.75 = 1,187,367.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,898.75x = 1,187,367.75 × 1,187,367.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,898.75x = 1,409,842,173,740.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,842,173,740.06/512,898.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,748,772.88
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