Finding the Third Proportional to 531,456 and 807,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,456 and 807,027 is: 1,225,487.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,456 : 807,027 = 807,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,456/807,027 = 807,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,456x = 807,027 × 807,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,456x = 651,292,578,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,292,578,729/531,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,487.30
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