Finding the Third Proportional to 523,071 and 808,265.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,071 and 808,265.25 is: 1,248,956.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,071 : 808,265.25 = 808,265.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,071/808,265.25 = 808,265.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,071x = 808,265.25 × 808,265.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,071x = 653,292,714,357.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,292,714,357.56/523,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,956.10
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