Finding the Third Proportional to 524,186 and 831,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,186 and 831,316 is: 1,318,398.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,186 : 831,316 = 831,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,186/831,316 = 831,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,186x = 831,316 × 831,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,186x = 691,086,291,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,086,291,856/524,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,398.99
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