Finding the Third Proportional to 548,707.50 and 1,197,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,707.50 and 1,197,963 is: 2,615,446.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,707.50 : 1,197,963 = 1,197,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,707.50/1,197,963 = 1,197,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,707.50x = 1,197,963 × 1,197,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,707.50x = 1,435,115,349,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,435,115,349,369/548,707.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,446.94
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