Finding the Third Proportional to 534,801 and 1,165,559.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,801 and 1,165,559.25 is: 2,540,250.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,801 : 1,165,559.25 = 1,165,559.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,801/1,165,559.25 = 1,165,559.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,801x = 1,165,559.25 × 1,165,559.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,801x = 1,358,528,365,260.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,528,365,260.56/534,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,250.23
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