Finding the Third Proportional to 529,683 and 1,157,716.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,683 and 1,157,716.50 is: 2,530,395.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,683 : 1,157,716.50 = 1,157,716.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,683/1,157,716.50 = 1,157,716.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,683x = 1,157,716.50 × 1,157,716.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,683x = 1,340,307,494,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,307,494,372.25/529,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,530,395.53
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