Finding the Third Proportional to 528,930 and 1,162,822.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,930 and 1,162,822.50 is: 2,556,399.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,930 : 1,162,822.50 = 1,162,822.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,930/1,162,822.50 = 1,162,822.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,930x = 1,162,822.50 × 1,162,822.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,930x = 1,352,156,166,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,156,166,506.25/528,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556,399.08
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