Finding the Third Proportional to 523,482 and 830,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,482 and 830,259 is: 1,316,817.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,482 : 830,259 = 830,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,482/830,259 = 830,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,482x = 830,259 × 830,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,482x = 689,330,007,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,330,007,081/523,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,817.02
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