Finding the Third Proportional to 331,144 and 524,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,144 and 524,579 is: 831,007.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,144 : 524,579 = 524,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,144/524,579 = 524,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,144x = 524,579 × 524,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,144x = 275,183,127,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,183,127,241/331,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,007.44
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