Finding the Third Proportional to 547,119 and 818,491.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,119 and 818,491.50 is: 1,224,465.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,119 : 818,491.50 = 818,491.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,119/818,491.50 = 818,491.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,119x = 818,491.50 × 818,491.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,119x = 669,928,335,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,928,335,572.25/547,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,465.49
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