Finding the Third Proportional to 524,893.50 and 1,149,538.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,893.50 and 1,149,538.50 is: 2,517,536.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,893.50 : 1,149,538.50 = 1,149,538.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,893.50/1,149,538.50 = 1,149,538.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,893.50x = 1,149,538.50 × 1,149,538.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,893.50x = 1,321,438,762,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,438,762,982.25/524,893.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,517,536.92
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