Finding the Third Proportional to 513,764 and 1,103,279.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,764 and 1,103,279.50 is: 2,369,231.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,764 : 1,103,279.50 = 1,103,279.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,764/1,103,279.50 = 1,103,279.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,764x = 1,103,279.50 × 1,103,279.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,764x = 1,217,225,655,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,225,655,120.25/513,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,231.12
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