Finding the Third Proportional to 525,910 and 1,151,928.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,910 and 1,151,928.50 is: 2,523,129.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,910 : 1,151,928.50 = 1,151,928.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,910/1,151,928.50 = 1,151,928.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,910x = 1,151,928.50 × 1,151,928.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,910x = 1,326,939,269,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,939,269,112.25/525,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,523,129.94
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