Finding the Third Proportional to 536,824 and 1,170,102.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,824 and 1,170,102.50 is: 2,550,444.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,824 : 1,170,102.50 = 1,170,102.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,824/1,170,102.50 = 1,170,102.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,824x = 1,170,102.50 × 1,170,102.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,824x = 1,369,139,860,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,139,860,506.25/536,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,444.58
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