Finding the Third Proportional to 525,685 and 823,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,685 and 823,567 is: 1,290,245.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,685 : 823,567 = 823,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,685/823,567 = 823,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,685x = 823,567 × 823,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,685x = 678,262,603,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,262,603,489/525,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,245.31
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