Finding the Third Proportional to 331,680 and 526,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,680 and 526,044 is: 834,305.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,680 : 526,044 = 526,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,680/526,044 = 526,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,680x = 526,044 × 526,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,680x = 276,722,289,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,722,289,936/331,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,305.02
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