Finding the Third Proportional to 517,245 and 1,127,605.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,245 and 1,127,605.50 is: 2,458,204.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,245 : 1,127,605.50 = 1,127,605.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,245/1,127,605.50 = 1,127,605.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,245x = 1,127,605.50 × 1,127,605.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,245x = 1,271,494,163,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,494,163,630.25/517,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,458,204.84
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