Finding the Third Proportional to 513,522 and 681,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,522 and 681,546 is: 904,547.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,522 : 681,546 = 681,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,522/681,546 = 681,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,522x = 681,546 × 681,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,522x = 464,504,950,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,504,950,116/513,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,547.32
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