Finding the Third Proportional to 533,182.50 and 1,184,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,182.50 and 1,184,463 is: 2,631,280.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,182.50 : 1,184,463 = 1,184,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,182.50/1,184,463 = 1,184,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,182.50x = 1,184,463 × 1,184,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,182.50x = 1,402,952,598,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,952,598,369/533,182.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,631,280.28
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