Finding the Third Proportional to 555,322.50 and 1,154,290.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,322.50 and 1,154,290.50 is: 2,399,302.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,322.50 : 1,154,290.50 = 1,154,290.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,322.50/1,154,290.50 = 1,154,290.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,322.50x = 1,154,290.50 × 1,154,290.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,322.50x = 1,332,386,558,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,332,386,558,390.25/555,322.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,302.31
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