Finding the Third Proportional to 332,985 and 521,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,985 and 521,799 is: 817,677.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,985 : 521,799 = 521,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,985/521,799 = 521,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,985x = 521,799 × 521,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,985x = 272,274,196,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,274,196,401/332,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,677.06
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