Finding the Third Proportional to 518,922 and 1,128,721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,922 and 1,128,721.50 is: 2,455,113.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,922 : 1,128,721.50 = 1,128,721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,922/1,128,721.50 = 1,128,721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,922x = 1,128,721.50 × 1,128,721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,922x = 1,274,012,224,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,274,012,224,562.25/518,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,113.15
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