Finding the Third Proportional to 331,326 and 531,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,326 and 531,585 is: 852,883.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,326 : 531,585 = 531,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,326/531,585 = 531,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,326x = 531,585 × 531,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,326x = 282,582,612,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,582,612,225/331,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,883.90
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