Finding the Third Proportional to 529,924.50 and 1,147,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,924.50 and 1,147,923 is: 2,486,631.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,924.50 : 1,147,923 = 1,147,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,924.50/1,147,923 = 1,147,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,924.50x = 1,147,923 × 1,147,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,924.50x = 1,317,727,213,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,317,727,213,929/529,924.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,486,631.99
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