Finding the Third Proportional to 518,956.50 and 1,123,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,956.50 and 1,123,207 is: 2,431,020.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,956.50 : 1,123,207 = 1,123,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,956.50/1,123,207 = 1,123,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,956.50x = 1,123,207 × 1,123,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,956.50x = 1,261,593,964,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,261,593,964,849/518,956.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431,020.64
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