Finding the Third Proportional to 519,612 and 1,116,577.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,612 and 1,116,577.50 is: 2,399,377.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,612 : 1,116,577.50 = 1,116,577.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,612/1,116,577.50 = 1,116,577.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,612x = 1,116,577.50 × 1,116,577.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,612x = 1,246,745,313,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,246,745,313,506.25/519,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,377.45
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