Finding the Third Proportional to 331,137 and 524,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,137 and 524,691 is: 831,379.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,137 : 524,691 = 524,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,137/524,691 = 524,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,137x = 524,691 × 524,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,137x = 275,300,645,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,300,645,481/331,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,379.90
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