Finding the Third Proportional to 571,941 and 1,129,531.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,941 and 1,129,531.50 is: 2,230,722.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,941 : 1,129,531.50 = 1,129,531.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,941/1,129,531.50 = 1,129,531.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,941x = 1,129,531.50 × 1,129,531.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,941x = 1,275,841,409,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,841,409,492.25/571,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,722.07
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