Finding the Third Proportional to 531,786.50 and 1,138,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,786.50 and 1,138,324 is: 2,436,657.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,786.50 : 1,138,324 = 1,138,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,786.50/1,138,324 = 1,138,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,786.50x = 1,138,324 × 1,138,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,786.50x = 1,295,781,528,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,781,528,976/531,786.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,436,657.43
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