Finding the Third Proportional to 523,278.50 and 1,130,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,278.50 and 1,130,203 is: 2,441,068.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,278.50 : 1,130,203 = 1,130,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,278.50/1,130,203 = 1,130,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,278.50x = 1,130,203 × 1,130,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,278.50x = 1,277,358,821,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,358,821,209/523,278.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,441,068.80
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