Finding the Third Proportional to 537,985.50 and 1,165,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,985.50 and 1,165,035 is: 2,522,942.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,985.50 : 1,165,035 = 1,165,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,985.50/1,165,035 = 1,165,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,985.50x = 1,165,035 × 1,165,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,985.50x = 1,357,306,551,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,357,306,551,225/537,985.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,522,942.63
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