Finding the Third Proportional to 536,175 and 1,178,617.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,175 and 1,178,617.50 is: 2,590,831.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,175 : 1,178,617.50 = 1,178,617.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,175/1,178,617.50 = 1,178,617.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,175x = 1,178,617.50 × 1,178,617.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,175x = 1,389,139,211,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,389,139,211,306.25/536,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,831.75
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