Finding the Third Proportional to 558,208.50 and 1,163,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,208.50 and 1,163,649 is: 2,425,758.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,208.50 : 1,163,649 = 1,163,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,208.50/1,163,649 = 1,163,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,208.50x = 1,163,649 × 1,163,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,208.50x = 1,354,078,995,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,078,995,201/558,208.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,425,758.47
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