Finding the Third Proportional to 544,848.75 and 1,187,790.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,848.75 and 1,187,790.19 is: 2,589,426.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,848.75 : 1,187,790.19 = 1,187,790.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,848.75/1,187,790.19 = 1,187,790.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,848.75x = 1,187,790.19 × 1,187,790.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,848.75x = 1,410,845,529,521.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,410,845,529,521.29/544,848.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,589,426.02
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