Finding the Third Proportional to 521,577 and 1,100,128.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,577 and 1,100,128.50 is: 2,320,429.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,577 : 1,100,128.50 = 1,100,128.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,577/1,100,128.50 = 1,100,128.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,577x = 1,100,128.50 × 1,100,128.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,577x = 1,210,282,716,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,282,716,512.25/521,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,320,429.61
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