Finding the Third Proportional to 546,512.25 and 1,201,486.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,512.25 and 1,201,486.50 is: 2,641,422.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,512.25 : 1,201,486.50 = 1,201,486.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,512.25/1,201,486.50 = 1,201,486.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,512.25x = 1,201,486.50 × 1,201,486.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,512.25x = 1,443,569,809,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,569,809,682.25/546,512.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,422.60
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