Finding the Third Proportional to 528,973.50 and 1,159,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,973.50 and 1,159,356 is: 2,540,971.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,973.50 : 1,159,356 = 1,159,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,973.50/1,159,356 = 1,159,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,973.50x = 1,159,356 × 1,159,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,973.50x = 1,344,106,334,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,106,334,736/528,973.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,971.02
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