Finding the Third Proportional to 524,184 and 831,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,184 and 831,313 is: 1,318,394.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,184 : 831,313 = 831,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,184/831,313 = 831,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,184x = 831,313 × 831,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,184x = 691,081,303,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,081,303,969/524,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,394.50
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