Finding the Third Proportional to 524,058 and 831,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,058 and 831,159 is: 1,318,222.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,058 : 831,159 = 831,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,058/831,159 = 831,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,058x = 831,159 × 831,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,058x = 690,825,283,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,825,283,281/524,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,222.95
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