Finding the Third Proportional to 532,684.50 and 1,144,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,684.50 and 1,144,425 is: 2,458,694.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,684.50 : 1,144,425 = 1,144,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,684.50/1,144,425 = 1,144,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,684.50x = 1,144,425 × 1,144,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,684.50x = 1,309,708,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,708,580,625/532,684.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,458,694.74
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