Finding the Third Proportional to 524,036.25 and 1,122,781.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,036.25 and 1,122,781.50 is: 2,405,631.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,036.25 : 1,122,781.50 = 1,122,781.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,036.25/1,122,781.50 = 1,122,781.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,036.25x = 1,122,781.50 × 1,122,781.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,036.25x = 1,260,638,296,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,638,296,742.25/524,036.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,405,631.86
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