Finding the Third Proportional to 533,927.50 and 1,135,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,927.50 and 1,135,679 is: 2,415,621.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,927.50 : 1,135,679 = 1,135,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,927.50/1,135,679 = 1,135,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,927.50x = 1,135,679 × 1,135,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,927.50x = 1,289,766,791,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,766,791,041/533,927.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,415,621.58
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