Finding the Third Proportional to 534,929.50 and 1,165,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,929.50 and 1,165,817 is: 2,540,763.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,929.50 : 1,165,817 = 1,165,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,929.50/1,165,817 = 1,165,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,929.50x = 1,165,817 × 1,165,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,929.50x = 1,359,129,277,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,129,277,489/534,929.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,763.37
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