Finding the Third Proportional to 624,523.50 and 1,217,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,523.50 and 1,217,943 is: 2,375,227.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,523.50 : 1,217,943 = 1,217,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,523.50/1,217,943 = 1,217,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,523.50x = 1,217,943 × 1,217,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,523.50x = 1,483,385,151,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,385,151,249/624,523.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,375,227.12
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