Finding the Third Proportional to 551,199 and 1,181,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,199 and 1,181,125.50 is: 2,530,950.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,199 : 1,181,125.50 = 1,181,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,199/1,181,125.50 = 1,181,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,199x = 1,181,125.50 × 1,181,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,199x = 1,395,057,446,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,057,446,750.25/551,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,530,950.61
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