Finding the Third Proportional to 520,142.50 and 1,135,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,142.50 and 1,135,541 is: 2,479,038.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,142.50 : 1,135,541 = 1,135,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,142.50/1,135,541 = 1,135,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,142.50x = 1,135,541 × 1,135,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,142.50x = 1,289,453,362,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,453,362,681/520,142.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,479,038.65
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