Finding the Third Proportional to 523,531.13 and 1,139,765.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,531.13 and 1,139,765.63 is: 2,481,353.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,531.13 : 1,139,765.63 = 1,139,765.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,531.13/1,139,765.63 = 1,139,765.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,531.13x = 1,139,765.63 × 1,139,765.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,531.13x = 1,299,065,679,931.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,065,679,931.64/523,531.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,481,353.29
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