Finding the Third Proportional to 532,161 and 1,182,415.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,161 and 1,182,415.50 is: 2,627,224.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,161 : 1,182,415.50 = 1,182,415.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,161/1,182,415.50 = 1,182,415.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,161x = 1,182,415.50 × 1,182,415.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,161x = 1,398,106,414,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,398,106,414,640.25/532,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,627,224.50
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