Finding the Third Proportional to 542,368.50 and 1,129,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,368.50 and 1,129,628 is: 2,352,753.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,368.50 : 1,129,628 = 1,129,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,368.50/1,129,628 = 1,129,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,368.50x = 1,129,628 × 1,129,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,368.50x = 1,276,059,418,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,059,418,384/542,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,352,753.56
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