Finding the Third Proportional to 529,344 and 1,249,405.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,344 and 1,249,405.50 is: 2,948,959.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,344 : 1,249,405.50 = 1,249,405.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,344/1,249,405.50 = 1,249,405.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,344x = 1,249,405.50 × 1,249,405.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,344x = 1,561,014,103,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,561,014,103,430.25/529,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,959.66
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