Finding the Third Proportional to 549,714 and 1,193,428.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,714 and 1,193,428.50 is: 2,590,931.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,714 : 1,193,428.50 = 1,193,428.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,714/1,193,428.50 = 1,193,428.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,714x = 1,193,428.50 × 1,193,428.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,714x = 1,424,271,584,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,424,271,584,612.25/549,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,931.98
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