Finding the Third Proportional to 548,347.50 and 1,202,638.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,347.50 and 1,202,638.50 is: 2,637,632.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,347.50 : 1,202,638.50 = 1,202,638.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,347.50/1,202,638.50 = 1,202,638.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,347.50x = 1,202,638.50 × 1,202,638.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,347.50x = 1,446,339,361,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,339,361,682.25/548,347.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,632.82
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