Finding the Third Proportional to 532,080 and 1,133,167.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,080 and 1,133,167.50 is: 2,413,299.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,080 : 1,133,167.50 = 1,133,167.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,080/1,133,167.50 = 1,133,167.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,080x = 1,133,167.50 × 1,133,167.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,080x = 1,284,068,583,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,284,068,583,056.25/532,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,413,299.85
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