Finding the Third Proportional to 531,480 and 807,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,480 and 807,060 is: 1,225,532.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,480 : 807,060 = 807,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,480/807,060 = 807,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,480x = 807,060 × 807,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,480x = 651,345,843,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,345,843,600/531,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,532.18
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