Finding the Third Proportional to 547,486.50 and 1,170,634.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,486.50 and 1,170,634.50 is: 2,503,048.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,486.50 : 1,170,634.50 = 1,170,634.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,486.50/1,170,634.50 = 1,170,634.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,486.50x = 1,170,634.50 × 1,170,634.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,486.50x = 1,370,385,132,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,385,132,590.25/547,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,503,048.26
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