Finding the Third Proportional to 531,056 and 800,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,056 and 800,991.50 is: 1,208,135.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,056 : 800,991.50 = 800,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,056/800,991.50 = 800,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,056x = 800,991.50 × 800,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,056x = 641,587,383,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,587,383,072.25/531,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,135.08
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