Finding the Third Proportional to 536,107.50 and 1,149,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,107.50 and 1,149,957 is: 2,466,671.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,107.50 : 1,149,957 = 1,149,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,107.50/1,149,957 = 1,149,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,107.50x = 1,149,957 × 1,149,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,107.50x = 1,322,401,101,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,401,101,849/536,107.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,466,671.52
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