Finding the Third Proportional to 535,494 and 1,126,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,494 and 1,126,207.50 is: 2,368,548.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,494 : 1,126,207.50 = 1,126,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,494/1,126,207.50 = 1,126,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,494x = 1,126,207.50 × 1,126,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,494x = 1,268,343,333,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,343,333,056.25/535,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,368,548.17
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