Finding the Third Proportional to 331,083 and 524,607.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,083 and 524,607.75 is: 831,251.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,083 : 524,607.75 = 524,607.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,083/524,607.75 = 524,607.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,083x = 524,607.75 × 524,607.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,083x = 275,213,291,360.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,213,291,360.06/331,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,251.65
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