Finding the Third Proportional to 331,311 and 516,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,311 and 516,651 is: 805,672.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,311 : 516,651 = 516,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,311/516,651 = 516,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,311x = 516,651 × 516,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,311x = 266,928,255,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,928,255,801/331,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,672.78
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