Finding the Third Proportional to 517,169.50 and 1,138,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,169.50 and 1,138,019 is: 2,504,183.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,169.50 : 1,138,019 = 1,138,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,169.50/1,138,019 = 1,138,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,169.50x = 1,138,019 × 1,138,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,169.50x = 1,295,087,244,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,087,244,361/517,169.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,504,183.34
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