Finding the Third Proportional to 522,896 and 1,108,577.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,896 and 1,108,577.50 is: 2,350,264.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,896 : 1,108,577.50 = 1,108,577.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,896/1,108,577.50 = 1,108,577.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,896x = 1,108,577.50 × 1,108,577.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,896x = 1,228,944,073,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,228,944,073,506.25/522,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350,264.82
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