Finding the Third Proportional to 526,138.50 and 1,136,350.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,138.50 and 1,136,350.50 is: 2,454,282.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,138.50 : 1,136,350.50 = 1,136,350.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,138.50/1,136,350.50 = 1,136,350.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,138.50x = 1,136,350.50 × 1,136,350.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,138.50x = 1,291,292,458,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,292,458,850.25/526,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,282.40
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