Finding the Third Proportional to 524,190 and 1,146,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,190 and 1,146,520.50 is: 2,507,696.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,190 : 1,146,520.50 = 1,146,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,190/1,146,520.50 = 1,146,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,190x = 1,146,520.50 × 1,146,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,190x = 1,314,509,256,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,509,256,920.25/524,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,507,696.17
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