Finding the Third Proportional to 524,946 and 1,124,245.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,946 and 1,124,245.50 is: 2,407,729.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,946 : 1,124,245.50 = 1,124,245.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,946/1,124,245.50 = 1,124,245.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,946x = 1,124,245.50 × 1,124,245.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,946x = 1,263,927,944,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,927,944,270.25/524,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,407,729.45
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