Finding the Third Proportional to 515,143.50 and 1,133,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,143.50 and 1,133,058 is: 2,492,160.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,143.50 : 1,133,058 = 1,133,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,143.50/1,133,058 = 1,133,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,143.50x = 1,133,058 × 1,133,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,143.50x = 1,283,820,431,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,283,820,431,364/515,143.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,492,160.79
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