Finding the Third Proportional to 550,584 and 1,219,083.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,584 and 1,219,083.75 is: 2,699,252.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,584 : 1,219,083.75 = 1,219,083.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,584/1,219,083.75 = 1,219,083.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,584x = 1,219,083.75 × 1,219,083.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,584x = 1,486,165,189,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,165,189,514.06/550,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,252.41
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