Finding the Third Proportional to 528,889.50 and 1,162,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,889.50 and 1,162,755 is: 2,556,298.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,889.50 : 1,162,755 = 1,162,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,889.50/1,162,755 = 1,162,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,889.50x = 1,162,755 × 1,162,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,889.50x = 1,351,999,190,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,999,190,025/528,889.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,298.04
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