Finding the Third Proportional to 542,551.50 and 1,178,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,551.50 and 1,178,508 is: 2,559,906.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,551.50 : 1,178,508 = 1,178,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,551.50/1,178,508 = 1,178,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,551.50x = 1,178,508 × 1,178,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,551.50x = 1,388,881,106,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,388,881,106,064/542,551.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,559,906.49
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