Finding the Third Proportional to 519,688.50 and 1,138,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,688.50 and 1,138,683 is: 2,494,954.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,688.50 : 1,138,683 = 1,138,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,688.50/1,138,683 = 1,138,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,688.50x = 1,138,683 × 1,138,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,688.50x = 1,296,598,974,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,598,974,489/519,688.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,494,954.14
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