Finding the Third Proportional to 532,463.63 and 1,146,119.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,463.63 and 1,146,119.63 is: 2,467,004.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,463.63 : 1,146,119.63 = 1,146,119.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,463.63/1,146,119.63 = 1,146,119.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,463.63x = 1,146,119.63 × 1,146,119.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,463.63x = 1,313,590,194,810.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,313,590,194,810.14/532,463.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,004.57
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