Finding the Third Proportional to 558,205.50 and 1,163,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,205.50 and 1,163,643 is: 2,425,746.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,205.50 : 1,163,643 = 1,163,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,205.50/1,163,643 = 1,163,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,205.50x = 1,163,643 × 1,163,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,205.50x = 1,354,065,031,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,065,031,449/558,205.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,425,746.49
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