Finding the Third Proportional to 513,037.50 and 1,124,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,037.50 and 1,124,580 is: 2,465,083.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,037.50 : 1,124,580 = 1,124,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,037.50/1,124,580 = 1,124,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,037.50x = 1,124,580 × 1,124,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,037.50x = 1,264,680,176,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,680,176,400/513,037.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,083.31
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