Finding the Third Proportional to 518,442 and 800,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,442 and 800,631 is: 1,236,416.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,442 : 800,631 = 800,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,442/800,631 = 800,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,442x = 800,631 × 800,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,442x = 641,009,998,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,009,998,161/518,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,416.03
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