Finding the Third Proportional to 525,798 and 1,140,169.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,798 and 1,140,169.50 is: 2,472,406.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,798 : 1,140,169.50 = 1,140,169.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,798/1,140,169.50 = 1,140,169.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,798x = 1,140,169.50 × 1,140,169.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,798x = 1,299,986,488,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,986,488,730.25/525,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,472,406.68
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