Finding the Third Proportional to 523,908 and 1,145,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,908 and 1,145,893.50 is: 2,506,302.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,908 : 1,145,893.50 = 1,145,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,908/1,145,893.50 = 1,145,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,908x = 1,145,893.50 × 1,145,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,908x = 1,313,071,913,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,313,071,913,342.25/523,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,506,302.47
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