Finding the Third Proportional to 521,941.50 and 1,112,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,941.50 and 1,112,247 is: 2,370,176.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,941.50 : 1,112,247 = 1,112,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,941.50/1,112,247 = 1,112,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,941.50x = 1,112,247 × 1,112,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,941.50x = 1,237,093,389,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,093,389,009/521,941.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,370,176.33
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