Finding the Third Proportional to 331,659 and 526,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,659 and 526,015 is: 834,265.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,659 : 526,015 = 526,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,659/526,015 = 526,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,659x = 526,015 × 526,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,659x = 276,691,780,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,691,780,225/331,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,265.86
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