Finding the Third Proportional to 521,127 and 825,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,127 and 825,855 is: 1,308,772.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,127 : 825,855 = 825,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,127/825,855 = 825,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,127x = 825,855 × 825,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,127x = 682,036,481,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,036,481,025/521,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,772.11
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