Finding the Third Proportional to 331,131 and 524,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,131 and 524,679 is: 831,356.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,131 : 524,679 = 524,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,131/524,679 = 524,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,131x = 524,679 × 524,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,131x = 275,288,053,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,288,053,041/331,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,356.93
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