Finding the Third Proportional to 412,815 and 581,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,815 and 581,331 is: 818,637.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,815 : 581,331 = 581,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,815/581,331 = 581,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,815x = 581,331 × 581,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,815x = 337,945,731,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,945,731,561/412,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,637.24
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