Finding the Third Proportional to 524,646 and 1,129,567.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,646 and 1,129,567.50 is: 2,431,968.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,646 : 1,129,567.50 = 1,129,567.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,646/1,129,567.50 = 1,129,567.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,646x = 1,129,567.50 × 1,129,567.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,646x = 1,275,922,737,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,922,737,056.25/524,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431,968.86
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