Finding the Third Proportional to 553,108.50 and 1,190,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,108.50 and 1,190,295 is: 2,561,526.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,108.50 : 1,190,295 = 1,190,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,108.50/1,190,295 = 1,190,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,108.50x = 1,190,295 × 1,190,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,108.50x = 1,416,802,187,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,802,187,025/553,108.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,561,526.69
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