Finding the Third Proportional to 517,812 and 1,107,592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,812 and 1,107,592.50 is: 2,369,124.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,812 : 1,107,592.50 = 1,107,592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,812/1,107,592.50 = 1,107,592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,812x = 1,107,592.50 × 1,107,592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,812x = 1,226,761,146,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,761,146,056.25/517,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,124.60
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