Finding the Third Proportional to 518,098 and 1,114,927.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,098 and 1,114,927.50 is: 2,399,282.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,098 : 1,114,927.50 = 1,114,927.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,098/1,114,927.50 = 1,114,927.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,098x = 1,114,927.50 × 1,114,927.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,098x = 1,243,063,330,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,063,330,256.25/518,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,282.24
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