Finding the Third Proportional to 524,943 and 1,124,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,943 and 1,124,239.50 is: 2,407,717.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,943 : 1,124,239.50 = 1,124,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,943/1,124,239.50 = 1,124,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,943x = 1,124,239.50 × 1,124,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,943x = 1,263,914,453,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,914,453,360.25/524,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,407,717.51
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