Finding the Third Proportional to 524,137.50 and 1,146,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,137.50 and 1,146,420 is: 2,507,507.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,137.50 : 1,146,420 = 1,146,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,137.50/1,146,420 = 1,146,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,137.50x = 1,146,420 × 1,146,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,137.50x = 1,314,278,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,278,816,400/524,137.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,507.70
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