Finding the Third Proportional to 531,282 and 813,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,282 and 813,069 is: 1,244,313.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,282 : 813,069 = 813,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,282/813,069 = 813,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,282x = 813,069 × 813,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,282x = 661,081,198,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,081,198,761/531,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,313.19
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